In a microwave safe bowl melt chocolate according to package directions.

In the bowl of your mixer fitted with the paddle attachment put confectioners sugar, cocoa, and instant coffee granules.

Pour the melted chocolate on top of the dry ingredients. Mix until incorporated fully.

Place in a piping bag (or plastic zip bag), snip off the tip and pipe into 16 portions. Alternatively use a cookie scoop or small spoon. Mixture will be thick. If you use a silicone baking pan you can microwave it for 10-20 seconds after piping/scooping in the mixture.

Press peppermint sticks into the centers.

Let cool 5 hours or overnight.