Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe, a fun and easy treat. Easy to make, full of chocolate and marshmallow goodness!
Have you seen the big hot cocoa bomb trend that has become popular? A chocolate sphere filled with hot cocoa powder and mini marshmallows.
Then you pour hot milk over the chocolate ball and it melts and mixes into a delicious cup of hot cocoa. It’s fun and delicious!
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You can buy hot cocoa bombs at Costco and other retailers- but they are so easy to make at home!
Plus, if you make your own you can use different chocolate flavors, decorate them, and add in extra fillings!
What you will need to make hot chocolate bombs:
- Dome silicone mold (affiliate link)
- Chocolate candy melts
- Hot cocoa mix
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate Chips
Where to get the dome silicone mold?
I bought mine off of Amazon! Here is the exact mold that I got! (affiliate link) . Just make sure that it’s a good size- mine has six domes with a diameter of 2 ¾ inches and a height/depth of 1 ⅜th inches.
How to make hot cocoa bombs:
- Melt candy melts in the microwave (see tips on how to do this below)
- Scoop a large spoonful into each dome and spread a thick layer over the entire dome
- Allow chocolate to harden completely then gently remove each dome from the mold
- Fill half of the domes with hot cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallow.
- Using a hot plate or a heated pan, press an empty dome rim down onto the hot surface so it melts slightly
- The press the melted edge against one of the filled chocolate domes. You might need to smooth out the chocolate edge/seam so the two halves stick together
- Allow to cool completely – decorate with more candy melts if you want and enjoy!
How much milk should I use for the hot chocolate bombs recipe?
- I found each bomb mixes well with ~1.5 cups of hot milk
Hot cocoa bombs variations?
- Classic Hot Cocoa- Hot Cocoa mix, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows
- Mint Hot Cocoa- Hot Cocoa, crushed Andes Mints, mini marshmallows
- Espresso Hot Cocoa- Hot Cocoa mix, instant espresso powder, butterscotch chips
- Peppermint Hot Cocoa- Hot Cocoa mix, crushed peppermint bark, mini marshmallows
- Use different colored candy melts for the chocolate shells
- Decorate each chocolate bomb with candy melts and crushed peppermints, chocolate shavings, and sprinkles!
What if the domes break when removing them from the mold?
Simply place all broken chocolate shells in a microwave dish and remelt. Then reuse the chocolate to make new shells.
Why did the chocolate shells break?
This happens when you make the shell too thin or the chocolate isn’t set/hardened completely.
How to melt candy melts?
Place candy melts in a microwave safe both. Microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power, stir and repeat until melted.
If your candy melts aren’t melting smoothly add 2 tsps of shortening or refined coconut oil, stir, microwave, and repeat.
I’ve found that candy melts melt differently based off of brand, weather they are freshly opened or have been exposed to the air (i.e. used half a bag of the candy melts and the left the opened bag out for a while).
If the candy melts are to the point where they are crumbly and chalky after microwaving them for a while then they are scorched and not able to be saved.
How to avoid fingerprints?
Fingerprints typically appear on the hot cocoa bombs when you are melting the edge of one half of the chocolate shell and sticking the two shells together.
To avoid fingerprints you can where food safe gloves.
How to store hot cocoa bombs?
Once formed store in a Ziploc baggie in a cool place. Just be careful to not stack anything on top of them so they don’t break.
Hot chocolate bombs are a great DIY gift too! Just place one in a clear gift bag and add some ribbon!
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Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz Chocolate candy melts makes 6-9 hot cocoa bombs
Classic Hot Cocoa Bombs:
- 1 tbs Hot cocoa mix per bomb
- Mini marshmallows
- 1 tbs Chocolate Chips per bomb
Espresso Hot Cocoa Bombs:
- 1 tbs Hot cocoa mix per bomb
- Mini marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon Espresso Powder per bomb
- 1 tbs butterscotch chips per bomb
Mint Hot Cocoa Bomb:
- 1 tbs Hot cocoa mix per bomb
- Mini marshmallows
- 1 tbs Crushed Andes Mints per bomb
Other items:
- Dome silicone mold
- White Candy Melts for decorating- optional
Instructions
- Place ½ of the chocolate candy melts in a microwave safe dish. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until melted.12 oz Chocolate candy melts
- Spoon the melted candy melt into the silicon mold, creating a nice thick layer of chocolate that covers the entire area. Make sure to check the chocolate covered surface from all angles to ensure there aren’t any holes.Dome silicone mold
- Refrigerate the silicon mold until the chocolate has set up completely (approx. 10-15 minutes).
- Gently remove each chocolate dome from silicone mold. Then repeat steps 1-4 with the remaining chocolate candy melts.
- Fill half of all the chocolate shells with your preferred Hot Cocoa combination (see ingredients for options).1 tbs Hot cocoa mix per bomb, Mini marshmallows, 1 tbs Chocolate Chips per bomb, ½ teaspoon Espresso Powder per bomb, 1 tbs butterscotch chips per bomb, 1 tbs Crushed Andes Mints per bomb
- With either a hot plate or a hot fry pan, place an empty chocolate shell rim down and allow the edge to melt slightly.
- Stick the slightly melted edge against one of the filled chocolate shells and gently press together. You may need to smooth out the melted chocolate over the seam for it to seal.
- Allow each hot chocolate bomb to set up completely, then drizzle melted white candy melts over them if desired.White Candy Melts for decorating- optional
- Enjoy by pouring hot milk over the Hot Cocoa Bomb so it melts, then stir and enjoy!
Notes
- Here is the exact mold that I got! (affiliate link)
- If your chocolate shells break when removing them from the silicon mold just remelt the chocolate and try again.
- If you want to avoid fingerprints where food safe gloves.
- Use different combinations of chocolate chip flavors, crushed candies, sprinkles and candy melts for variety.
- Depending on how thick you make your shells (and thick doesn't break as easily so that's good) you can get 6-9 full bombs (or 12-18 halves) out of a 12 oz bag of candy melts.
- Nutrition info will vary based off what you use to fill each bomb and doesn't account for any milk used to drink the hot cocoa.
Nutrition
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Post updated on 12/20/21
Mallorie
These look like so much fun!
Lisa
Thanks! They are so fun!
Owen
I am so excited to make these!
Lisa
Yay! I am so happy you are going to!
Natalie
Thank you for sharing how many bombs equal a 12oz bag of a candy melts!! I was about to buy waaaayyy to many bags! You rock!
Lisa
Of course!