Hot Cocoa Bombs
Hot cocoa bombs turn ordinary hot chocolate into a delicious drink experience that is whimsical and fun! Chocolate spheres stuffed with hot chocolate powder + mini marshmallows melt away to create the season’s favorite hot drink!
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Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe
Hot chocolate bombs are equal parts entertaining and yummy! They somehow turn a drink into an experience that delights children & adults, alike. So this season, if you’re looking for a way to turn simple moments into something unforgettable, whip up a batch of these hot cocoa bombs!
Great as a gift or a post-sledding snack, these divine hot cocoa bombs are a surefire to make spirits bright. Let’s be honest, the hot chocolate bombs recipe may seem daunting to make, but the process is actually pretty easy and enjoyable! Let your kids help make hot chocolate bombs and then watch their amazement as you add hot milk and their creation gives way to the yummiest homemade hot chocolate ever.
Ingredients for Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Chocolate bars, broken into pieces – Use high quality chocolate here – it will make a huge difference in the flavor of your hot cocoa.
- Hot cocoa mix – Use your favorite brand! You can even do a flavored mix, if you’d like.
- Mini marshmallows – Mini marshmallows are the classic choice, but you could also add in crushed peppermint or candy cane pieces if you’d rather!
- Extra chocolate for decorating – You can use the same chocolate you made the bombs with, or you can change up chocolate flavor/use candy melts for decoration.
How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Break the 8 oz chocolate bars into small, even pieces and place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the chocolate at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring after each increment until almost completely melted.
- Remove from the microwave and stir gently to finish melting the chocolate.
- Choose 12 half sphere molds and ensure they are clean and dry.
- Use a small spoon or pastry brush to coat the inside of the molds with the melted chocolate. There will be some remaining melted chocolate, just set aside for now.
- Refrigerate the coated molds for about 5-10 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Carefully remove the molds from the refrigerator.
- Fill half of the molds with 1 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows.
- Remelt the remaining chocolate and place in a piping bag or in a zip top bag.
- Snip a tiny hole at the tip of the piping bag or corner of the zip top bag. Pipe a ring of melted chocolate onto the half sphere that is filled with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows.
- Immediately press matching halves together to seal the cocoa bomb.
- Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the top of the cocoa bombs for decoration.
- Allow the cocoa bombs to set and harden for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- To use, place one cocoa bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it. Watch it dissolve and release the cocoa mix and marshmallows.
- Stir and enjoy your delicious hot cocoa!
How can I create unique flavor variations for my hot cocoa bombs?
First, you can change the types of chocolate you use – switch up the flavors by using dark, milk, or white chocolate. Beyond that, you can use different flavors of hot cocoa powder if you’d like – raspberry, mint, or or salted caramel powders would be delicious!
Can I make hot cocoa bombs in different shapes besides spheres?
Yes, you can! Just choose a silicone mold in whatever shape you’d like. For the holiday season, I really like the idea of making hot cocoa bombs in festive shapes like these Christmas Trees or Gingerbread Man molds!
How do I store my homemade hot cocoa bombs?
Store your hot chocolate bombs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months!
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- Frozen Hot Cocoa Cookie
- Christmas Sugar Cookie
- Peppermint Ice Cream
Hot Cocoa Bombs
Ingredients
- 8 oz chocolate bars, broken into pieces
- 6 tbsp hot cocoa mix
- mini marshmallows
- extra chocolate for decorating
Instructions
- Break the 8 oz chocolate bars into small, even pieces.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the chocolate at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring after each increment until almost completely melted.
- Remove from the microwave and stir gently to finish melting the chocolate.
- Choose 12 half sphere molds and ensure they are clean and dry.
- Use a small spoon or pastry brush to coat the inside of the molds with the melted chocolate. There will be some remaining melted chocolate, just set aside for now.
- Refrigerate the coated molds for about 5-10 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Carefully remove the molds from the refrigerator.
- Fill half of the molds half with 1 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows.
- Remelt the remaining chocolate and place in a piping bag or in a zip top bag.
- Snip a tiny hole at the tip of the piping bag or corner of the zip top bag. Pipe a ring of melted chocolate onto then half sphere that is filled with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows.
- Immediately press matching halves together to seal the cocoa bomb.
- Drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over the top of the cocoa bombs for decoration.
- Allow the cocoa bombs to set and harden for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- To use, place one cocoa bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it. Watch it dissolve and release the cocoa mix and marshmallows.
- Stir and enjoy your delicious hot cocoa!
