Get ready to experience a dessert that will make your taste buds dance with pure chocolate ecstasy! These Chocolate Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are not just a dessert - they're a heavenly marriage of crispy chocolate chip cookies and rich, creamy chocolate pudding that will transform your ordinary sweet tooth moment into an extraordinary culinary adventure. Whether you're looking to impress guests or treat yourself to a decadent indulgence, these cookie cups are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups chocolate pudding
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms. Mix in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
- Take small portions of the cookie dough and press them into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, creating a cookie cup shape. Ensure the dough is evenly distributed.
- Bake the cookie cups in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly firm but not completely hardened.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Use the back of a spoon to gently press down the center of each cookie cup to maintain the cup shape.
- Allow cookie cups to cool completely in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove them using a butter knife or offset spatula.
- Once cooled, fill each cookie cup with prepared chocolate pudding, using a piping bag or spoon.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the pudding for decoration.
- Refrigerate the chocolate pudding cookie cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the pudding to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups!
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened (but not melted) for the perfect cookie cup texture.
- When pressing the dough into muffin tins, use the back of a spoon or your fingers to create an even, thin layer that covers the bottom and sides completely.
- Don't overbake the cookie cups - they should be slightly soft when you remove them from the oven, as they'll continue to set while cooling.
- For a professional look, use a piping bag to fill the cups with chocolate pudding for neat, uniform filling.
- Chill the cookie cups thoroughly before serving to help the pudding set and enhance the flavor melding.
- For extra decadence, consider using high-quality dark chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate experience.
- These cookie cups can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, making them perfect for advance preparation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 55mg
