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5 from 12 votes

Hot Chocolate Drops

Keep hot chocolate drops on hand for those chilly days then easily warm some milk and enjoy a tasty treat.
Prep Time30 minutes
Resting1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Beverages and Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 servings

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tins
  • Mini Muffin Liners
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Wire Whisk
  • Medium Saucepan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 cups milk chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles
  • Mini Marshmallows

Instructions

  • Line 36 mini muffin pans with mini liners. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat the cream and sweetened condensed milk until steaming. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  • Return the pan to the stove over low heat and whisk vigorously until the chocolate completely melts and the mixture is thick and shiny. Add a chocolate hazelnut flavoring and whisk to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of chocolate mixture to prepared mini-muffin pans. Top some with mini marshmallows, sprinkles, and leave some plain, if desired.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • To use: Warm 8 - 10 ounces of whole milk in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling. Transfer to mug and add one hazelnut hot chocolate drop to mug. Stir until dissolved.

Nutrition

Serving: 36servings
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