Celebrate World Chocolate Day with Mars Wrigley’s irresistible delights!

Whether you want to turn around a dull day or celebrate your best days, chocolates have always been the go-to snacks to create little moments of happiness! Luckily, with a whole day dedicated to celebrating the eternal love of our lives, there’s no excuse needed to indulge in some sweet treats. 

Celebrate this Chocolate Day with Mars Wrigley’s diverse portfolio of delicacies that have been inspiring million moments of happiness for years. From mouth-watering brownies to classic sundaes, Mars Wrigley has got you covered with its indulgent recipes. So, grab your mixing bowls and favorite treats – Let’s get cooking!

1. Smoky Chipotle Brownie Bites made with GALAXY® FUSIONS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 box (25oz) fudge brownie batter, prepared
• 2 t TABASCO^® Chipotle Sauce
• 1½ c GALAXY® FUSIONS, ¼” chopped

DIRECTION

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Add chipotle sauce into prepared brownie batter.
3. Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
4. Fill each cup one quarter of the way with the infused batter.
5. Top with 1¼ teaspoons of chopped GALAXY® FUSIONS. Push chocolate down slightly in the center. Cover each with the remaining batter.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Do not overbake.
7. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
8. Serve 2 bites per serving.

Link: https://www.marsfoodservices.com/index.php/recipe/smoky-chipotle-brownie-bites-made-with-dove-chocolate

2. Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Brownies Made with GALAXY® FUSIONS  

INGREDIENTS

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Brownies

• ¾ cup + ½ cup GALAXY® FUSIONS 
• 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Food-grade red color
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 4 eggs
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

Cream Cheese Drizzle

• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup confectioners sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

DIRECTION

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and spray a 9X13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Melt butter and pour into the stand mixer. Add sugar and mix.
3. In the following order, add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, food-grade red color, and vinegar to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. 
4. In a separate bowl whisk eggs together and slowly pour into the chocolate mixture.
5. Slowly add in the flour, mixing until fully combined. 
6. Gently fold in ¾ cup GALAXY® FUSIONS.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 180°F.
8. Melt remaining GALAXY® FUSIONS. Set aside.

Cream Cheese Drizzle

9. Whisk together all ingredients. Set aside.

Assembly

10. Slice brownies when cool and drizzle with cream cheese sauce and melted GALAXY® FUSIONS . Serve.

Link: https://www.marsfoodservices.com/index.php/recipe/red-velvet-chocolate-chip-brownies-made-with-dove-chocolate

3. Mini Sundaes Made with M&M’S® 

INGREDIENTS

Sundae One Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons M&M’S®
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
• 1 tablespoon strawberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons whipped cream
• 1 maraschino cherry

Sundae Two Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons M&M’S®
• 1 scoop strawberry ice cream
• 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce
• 2 tablespoons whipped cream
• 1 each maraschino cherry

Sundae Three Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons M&M’S®
• 1 scoop chocolate ice cream
• 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce
• 1 each maraschino cherry

DIRECTION

1. Place a scoop of ice cream into each of three separate cups.
2. Top ice cream with each sundae’s indicated sauce and whipped cream if utilized.
3. Add M&M’S® Brand Minis Milk Chocolate Candies and a cherry to the top of each sundae

Link: https://www.marsfoodservices.com/recipe/mini-sundaes-made-with-m-m-s-brand-minis-milk-chocolate-candies

4. PB&J Boca Bites made with SNICKERS® Bars

INGREDIENTS

Strawberry Filling:

• ½ c SNICKERS® Bars, ¼” chopped
• 1 c strawberry preserves

Peanut Butter Frosting:

• 1¼ c vanilla frosting
• 6 T peanut butter, no sugar added
• 4 lb biscuit dough, raw

Assembly for 1 Bite:

• 1 boca bite, baked and cooled
• ¼ T peanut butter frosting (above)
• ½ t chocolate sauce, to finish
• ½ t SNICKERS® Bars, ¼” chopped

DIRECTION

Strawberry Filling:

1. Mix strawberry preserves and chopped SNICKERS® Bars. Set aside.

Peanut Butter Frosting:

1. Combine vanilla frosting and peanut butter. Set aside.

Boca Bite Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare sheet trays with parchment paper lightly sprayed with oil.
2. Similar to preparation of raviolis, roll the biscuit dough into ⅛” thick long rectangle and brush with water.
3. Portion ½ teaspoon dollops of strawberry filling across one edge of the prepared dough and fold over the other half to seal the filling between 2 layers of dough
4. Cut out the boca bites with a 1.75″ ring cutter (discard excess dough or reserve for other uses) and place on prepared sheet trays.
5. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove boca bites and cool completely.

Assembled Bites:

1. Top each prepared boca bite with peanut butter frosting followed by a drizzle of chocolate sauce and additional chopped SNICKERS® Bars. Serve 2 bites per serving.

Link: https://www.marsfoodservices.com/recipe/pb-j-boca-bites-made-with-snickers-bars