Now, Christmas isn’t Christmas in our household, if I haven’t whipped up a packet or two of these Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings. I first made them many years ago with my Mum and well, have been making them every Christmas since then! They are the ultimate crowd pleaser, I have yet to meet a child, parent or grandparent who doesn’t like them.
These Mini Chocolate Christmas Puddings are super cute, fun, easy to make and a MUST on my Christmas baking list every year. They are one of those recipes you can whip up at the beginning of the festive season and just have on hand for when you need them, you know those bring a plate occasions that just seem to pop up at this time of year. And with only four ingredients required, they make the ‘best’ gifts for teachers, friends and neighbours. I mean, seriously, who wouldn’t love to get a plate of these babies delivered to their door step?
I love how they are easy enough they get everyone involved, everyone wants a hand at making and eating them. I even had Sebastian giving a helping hand with the quality control side of things this year. Note to self: next year get more (lots more) spearmint leaves and jaffas; some of our puddings this year are looking a little naked…
- 1 packet Mallowpuffs (or similar type biscuit)
- 100 grams white cooking chocolate
- 10 spearmint leaves, cut in half lengthwise
- 10 Jaffas (or red pebbles / m & m's)
- Start by melting the white chocolate. I find it easiest to do in the microwave in bursts of 30 seconds mixing in between to ensure the chocolate doesn't burn
- Take a Mallowpuff, swirl upside down in the chocolate to get a nice even coating
- Top with a Jaffa and two spearmint pieces either side
- Note: I have used green jelly snakes instead of the spearmint leaves if your not able to find them - you just need to get creative with cutting them
What do you like baking at Christmas time? Do you have any ‘go to’ recipes you make EVERY year?
Lisa says
kids love these!! (so do i)
lydiaritchie says
So YUM!!! Have a great Christmas xx
K. Renae P. says
Those look cute and delicious. Plus it is so simple I could do something similar. Fingers crossed!
lydiaritchie says
Aw, thank you. I love how simple they are and yum too xx
Corrine/Frock And Roll says
Oh my goodness, these are THE most adorable things!
lydiaritchie says
Thanks hun, so much fun and super easy to make as well xx
Amber says
Those look delicious! And so easy to make- I’ll look for the marshmallow cookies next time I’m at the store and give these a try.
Thanks for linking up at the SHINE blog hop!
Cheers, Amber at OurCharmedLife.net
lydiaritchie says
Thanks for stopping by, they definitely are both delicious and fun to make. I have to stop myself from taste testing them 🙂 xx
Hope says
Did you say jaffas? Sold! Wow, these look great. So clever! Visiting from Sunday Brunch at Mums. xx
lydiaritchie says
I sure did!!!!! They are pretty neat. Merry Christmas Hope xx
bel@ Mums Take Five says
Oh so simple and so cute ! They are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us for Sunday Brunch xx
lydiaritchie says
Yes, they sure are. Thanks for hosting xx
Maureen Gass says
I cant wait to do this mallow christmas puds…look so delicate, beautiful and simple…i love easy peasy recipes…thanks Lydia
lydiaritchie says
They definitely are all of those – delicate, beautiful, simple and of course yummy xx
kaz @ melting moments says
You certainly have Christmas covered. These are so pretty and festive 🙂
lydiaritchie says
Hehehe… yip, that’s me. Gotta have it all sorted xx
sherry says
These are so cute. I think the kids will love these!
lydiaritchie says
Thanks Sherry! This is definitely one for the kids xx
Mrs. AOK says
These look almost too adorable to eat! Thanks for sharing with us at #MMBH! Pinned 🙂
XOXO
lydiaritchie says
Haha.. but they taste SO good! xx
Kim says
These are new to me. We might need to try them. I love making quick and easy Christmas treats, Thanks for sharing at Made for Kids!
lydiaritchie says
Quick and easy Christmas treats are my jam (there is enough going on this time of year without getting all complicated) xx
Lauren says
these are so cute and they look easy enough for me!
lydiaritchie says
I am all for cute and EASY!!! xx
Debbie says
Hi Lydia, these look too cute to be eaten and seem really simple to make (although we don’t get the spearmint mint leaves here). They certainly would make a nice Christmas gift for a teacher or neighbour.
xx
lydiaritchie says
That’s a pity about the spearmint leaves although they look just as effective with green jelly snakes 🙂 (some creative cutting required).
xx
Charlene says
Every year I have said I will make these and I never do! Putting Jaffas and Spearmint leaves on my shopping list!
lydiaritchie says
You totally do Charlene!!! If you cant find the spearmint leaves at the supermarket, try the diary xx
Lozzie@MessyRainbows says
They look great. So quick n easy too, that’s my kind of baking 😉
lydiaritchie says
Ain’t that the truth xx
Sara at Handy Herbs says
These look very simple to make but so effective! We usually make Peppermint Creams. Thanks for sharing #ToddlerFunFriday 🙂
lydiaritchie says
They are, aren’t they? Sebastian was even able to help this year with them.
I haven’t made Peppermint Creams yet, I really must try them 🙂 xx
Carla S says
These look great! And so simple to make too!
lydiaritchie says
They sure are Carla and yummy too xx
shannon @my2morrows says
Yum. They look so good! Did I hear spearmint leaves have been discontinued? I hope not!! If so you’d better stock up for next christmas. Xx
lydiaritchie says
They do, don’t they.
Gosh, I sure hope they haven’t discontinued them? In saying that, I do struggle to find them from the supermarket but our local diary stocks them :-)xx
Akaleistar says
Those look adorable and so yummy!
Maria says
These are lovely, very festive and easy enough to make! I can see this being a hit at any Christmas gathering. Thanks so much for sharing this with us on #SHINEbloghop. I apologize for the late comment, but hope you have a lovely Christmas with your family 🙂
Tina says
These are super cute! Thanks for sharing on Toddler Fun Friday 🙂
lydiaritchie says
Thanks Tina xx