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"Pot of Gold" St. Patrick's Day Cookie Cups

Decadent St. Patrick's Day Cookie Cups shaped like mini "pots of gold" — a fun and delicious recipe to make with kids!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 790 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 package pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough 14-16 ounces
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 cups caramel popcorn
  • 5 trips dark colored licorice (we used chocolate Twizzlers)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F, or the temperature specified on your package of cookie dough. Lightly butter a muffin tin and press cookie dough into the bottom and sides of the muffin cups, like a bowl. 
  2. Bake according to directions on package. After the cookie cups are finished baking, all them to cool completely before proceeding.
  3. In a microwave safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Start with 30 seconds, then microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring between, until chips are smooth.
  4. Place cookie cups upside-down on a non-stick surface. Use a spoon to pour and spread melted chocolate until the bottom and sides of cookie cups are completely covered. 
  5. When chocolate is hardened, flip cookie cups right-side-up and coat the top with chocolate. While chocolate is still soft, place caramel popcorn in the middle of the cookie cup.
  6. Trim chocolate licorice to desired length (we did 1/2 of the distance around the top of the cookie cup). Use a chopstick or similar utensil to poke two holes in the top of the cookie cup. Push the ends of the licorice in these holes to make a curved pot handle.
  7. Allow chocolate to set completely.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Information

Calories 790kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 119g (40%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 387mg (16%) Potassium 373mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 76g (152%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 790

% Daily Value*

Calories 790kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 119g 40%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 387mg 16%
Potassium 373mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 76g 152%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 130mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.