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Gummy Bear Surprise Chocolate Cups

A delightful, playful treat featuring a rich, fudgy chocolate base coated in crunchy sprinkles, hiding a colorful, chewy gummy bear center.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Brazilian-inspired
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fudge Base
  • 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.125 tsp fine sea salt
Filling & Coating
  • 0.5 cup gummy bears assorted colors
  • 1 cup chocolate sprinkles jimmies style

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Silicone spatula
  • Shallow dish for sprinkles

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, sifted cocoa powder, butter, and salt over medium-low heat.
  2. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom of the pan (approx 10-15 mins).
  3. Pour the fudge onto a greased plate and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
  4. Grease your hands lightly. Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of fudge, roll into a ball, and flatten into a disc.
  5. Place 3-4 colored gummy bears in the center of the disc.
  6. Fold the fudge around the gummies to completely encase them, rolling gently into a ball or cup shape.
  7. Roll the formed chocolate in the chocolate sprinkles until completely coated.
  8. Refrigerate for an additional 20 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

Greasing your hands with a tiny bit of butter makes rolling the sticky fudge much easier. Ensure the fudge is completely cooled before rolling, otherwise it will melt the gummies.