Ready for a really cute winter treat that is surprisingly easy to make? Let me introduce you to Hot Cocoa Pudding Mugs…

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This recipe is from Jell-O, and while they look a bit challenging to create, I promise you they are super simple. These would be so fun to serve at a party.

Jell-O even gives you a recipe option to create an “adult” version of these using some creme de cocoa or peppermint schnapps.

I had photos of the “how to” for this recipe, but unfortunately my memory card decided it was time to bid me farewell, and thus those pics are lost in a digital never never land (thankfully I was at least able to take new pics of the end result). But, luck have it, Jell-O has an AWESOME step by step video to walk you through this…


If you think these are fun, make sure to try my Hot Chocolate Brownie Cups as well!

Jell-O Hot Cocoa Pudding Mugs
Ingredients
Recipe used with permission from Kraft Foods
- 2-1/2 cups milk (divided)
- 2 env. (1/4 oz. each KNOX Unflavored Gelatine)
- 2 oz. BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate (melted)
- 1 pkg. (3.9 oz. JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding)
- 12 miniature pretzel twists (broken crosswise in half)
- 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- 1/4 cup JET-PUFFED Vanilla MALLOW Bits
Instructions
- Add 1-1/2 cups milk to dry gelatine in small saucepan; stir. Let stand 3 min. or until gelatine is softened. Cook and stir on medium heat 3 min. or until gelatine is completely dissolved. Remove from heat; whisk in melted chocolate. Cool 5 min.
- Beat pudding mix and remaining milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Whisk in gelatine mixture. Spoon into 24 shot glasses sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
- Unmold desserts onto tray just before serving. Insert pretzel half into side of each for the mug handle. Top each with 1 Tbsp. COOL WHIP and a few MALLOW Bits.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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I’m Christi I love sharing easy & delicious recipes that your family & friends will love. I’m a mom, baker, cookbook author and lover of sprinkles.
I would like to make the Chocolate Caramel Turtle Torte.
I think I’d try the mugs you just posted about – they look so cute!
I would try the pudding cups – so adorable!
Love it! These are cute and a wonderful idea! Thanks for your awesome blog!!
I want to try the chocolate caramel torte – sound delish!
I made the Halloween jigglers and the kids loved them, and I know they will love these too.
the chocolate mugs! so cute!
I forgot that you can incorporate jello in cooking and other dessert making. I like the Raspberry Glace Cheesecake Pie. It reminds me of something I made years ago out of my mother in laws old BHG cookbook from the 70s.
Just saw rice Krispy treats with peppermint jello pudding!!!
I would probably start out with the Chocolate Elf Bites.
Thank you!