Hot Cocoa 3 Musketeers Brownie Bites: Brownie cups filled with a 3 Musketeers candy bar are an easy treat to make when your child surprises you with needing a dessert the next day.
Hoarding fun candies and brownie mixes comes in handy more than you realize.
My son pulled the whole "I need cookies for our class party tomorrow" trick on me. He does live me, and knows that I bake ALL the time. I'm sure he thought that a short notice was all I really needed. Well, these mini brownie cups were on my mind, so he got brownie cups instead of cookies. Thank goodness I can't resist adding bags of fun candy to my cart every time I go shopping.
I did use a boxed brownie mix for these. If you have a tried and true favorite homemade brownie. Go for it.
Use about a teaspoon of batter for each muffin tin. Bake about 11 minutes and let cool in the pan for 3-4 minutes before trying to get them out. Go ahead and press the candy bar in while you are waiting, so it has time to melt into the brownie top slightly.
Biggest help to making these...use a good baking spray that helps release your food from the pans. I use Pam Baking Spray or Baker's Joy when I make brownie cups, and they pop out just fine every time.
Another key is letting them cool in the pan. Do not try to get them out too soon...or you will be munching on brownie crumbs. Totally not a bad thing, but not what you want I'm sure. You could also use mini liners if you really wanted too.
Hello, cute little brownie cup.
Why don't I make more of you more often? So cute, so delicious, so popable. It's a good thing these little guys had to leave the house ASAP. I couldn't resist munching on a few.
Now because I used the Hot Cocoa 3 Musketeers candy bars for the hidden center, I had hot cocoa on the brain. I decorated one little brownie cup and asked my son what he thought. I may have gotten a blank stare and a big No. He was already not happy that he was getting brownies instead of cookies. The extra frou frou on top was not going to happen for his class. So half of these went to his school boring and plain.
I got to keep the other half at home and make them pretty and adorable. I recommend the pretty ones! Something about the Cool Whip, sprinkles, and mini marshmallows makes it 100 times cuter...and more delicious!
Too bad my son's class missed out on the cuteness, but good for me because I got to munch on little brownie cups all day.
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Recipe
Hot Cocoa 3 Musketeers Brownie Bites
Mini brownie cups have a hidden candy bar surprise in the center for a fun holiday treat.
Ingredients
- 1 - 9x13 box brownie mix
- 1 - 10 ounce bag Hot Cocoa 3 Musketeers candy bars
- Cool Whip
- Sprinkles
- Mini marshmallow bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray two mini muffin tins with nonstick baking spray.
- Mix the box brownie mix according to the package directions.
- Fill each tin with 1 large teaspoon brownie batter. Bake for 11 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 2 minutes.
- Press an unwrapped candy bar into the center of each brownie bite. Let cool another 2 minutes in the pan.
- Use a sharp knife to loosen the edges of the brownies and pop them out of the tins. Place on a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Wipe out the muffin tins with a paper towel, and spray again before using more brownie batter.
- If desired, top each brownie bite with a little bit of Cool Whip, sprinkles, and mini marshmallow bits.
- Store in a sealed container on the counter if no Cool Whip has been added. If Cool Whip was added, keep refrigerated.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 25Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 16mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
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Kris
I made these for valentines day for a meeting last night. They turned out good, I couldn't find the Hot Cocoa 3 musketeers so I used Strawberry flavored. I didn't want to try to transport them with Cool Whip on them so after i put the candy bars in the brownies, i pushed a valentine lips and heart shaped candies in the candy bar center. I then stuck them in freezer so the chocolate on candy bars would harden back up. I got lots of compliments on them and they were still kinda cute! I also used rolo candies for some of them.
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Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy
Jocelyn these look divine, I need to go find some of those little 3 musketeers stat 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
Hot Chocolate 3 Musketeers??!?1 I haven't seen these, but I totally want them!
Chels R.
I love those musketeers! My stocking was full of them last year! These look perfect!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
These look fluffy and yummy!!! I like the "frou-frou" on the top!!!! It makes them pretty!!!
Erin | The Emerging Foodie
The story about your son is too funny! Sounds just like something my 19-year-old brother would have done when he was younger. Orrrr something he would still do now if he weren't in college away from home. Haha. These look delicious Jocelyn! Love the idea for brownie cups. And filled with hot cocoa 3
Musketeers? Yes please! My mind is already racing to other combos of brownies and 3 Musketeers and other candies like Reese's. Yum! Love your idea!
Andrew
Adorable. This is such a great idea.
Wish I could bake my wife something like this, but I'm not an expert in the kitchen. But they do look great.
Beth @ bethcakes
3 Musketeers used to be my favorite candy when I was little, and I've just realized that I can't even remember the last time I had one! I had no idea there was a hot cocoa version either! These little brownies are adorable. I'll definitely take some of the whipped cream + sprinkles version. 🙂
Tieghan
Oh man, I could just keep popping these in like fruit! They look incredible! Such a great idea! 🙂
LuAnn Braley
How do you keep coming up with all these yummy, creative ideas? I definitely am adding these to my Christmas cookie plates! :O)
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
I would say the frou frou on the top is a must! I WISH I could bake for my kids classes but in our county everything has to be store bought! These look delicious!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
Hmmm.. I think I'm going to have to look for hot cocoa three musketeer bars now. Love the idea for the frosting. Thanks for sharing.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Boys! Just don't appreciate the cuteness. I'll take some cool whip ones!
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker
These little bites look so adorable! it's great you made these for your son because I'm sure the kids will love them! Surprise Surprise!
Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness
Oh my gosh. Hot cocoa 3 Musketeers bites? I am OBSESSED with 3 Musketeers and need to find these bites! Stuffed in a brownie only puts them over-the-top delish! Pinned!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
I have to agree with you - fancy decorated treats are ao much better than the regular ones! These look so good, Jocelyn! Pinned. Have a lovely weekend and a great holiday! 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Ive only baked once with 3 Musk and it was a fluffy yellow cupcake and it was years ago. It was so fluffy that it kind of didn't 'go' with the density of the candy bar. You are SO SMART to use brownies and the little bites. So.good. Pinned! I really need like 6 of these, now 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Oh these sound amazing, and they're so pretty too!! I haven't seen those hot cocoa 3 muskateers, but I must find them soon!!!