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    Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links.

    Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe, a fun and easy treat. Easy to make, full of chocolate and marshmallow goodness!

    Hot cocoa bomb close up
    These hot cocoa bombs are so fun to use!
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    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!

    Check out these other tasty treats:

    • Cinnamon Roll French Toast
    • Easy Sticky Buns
    • Easy Blueberry Coffee Cake
    • Oven Baked Bacon
    Hot Chocolate Bomb dissolved in cup
    A perfect cup of Hot Cocoa every time!

     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
    melting the candy melts and adding to silicon mold
    Make sure to cover the silicon mold with a lick layer of melted chocolate!

    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.

    removing the shells from the silicon mold
    If your chocolate shells break when you take them out just melt them down and try again!

    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!
    Sticking the two sides of the chocolate bombs together
    You just need to melt the rim of the chocolate shell a little.

    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 chocolate bomb with mil being poured over it
    Make sure to use really hot milk if you want the bomb to melt easily!

    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!
    variations of flavors for the chocolate bomb
    You can fill these with all sorts of fun combinations!

    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.

    Decorating Hot Chocolate Bombs with white candy melts
    Drizzle with white candy melts for a fun look!

    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.

    Hot Chocolate Bombs decorated
    These are a tasty treat every time!

    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!

    Hot chocolate bomb in a gift bag
    Hot Cocoa Bombs are a fun and easy DIY gift!

    Check out these other tasty recipes:

    • Hot Cocoa Cookies
    • Christmas Trifle
    • Homemade Brownies
    • Soft Gingerbread Cookies
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    Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

    Author: Lisa
    Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe, a fun and easy treat. Easy to make, full of chocolate and marshmallow goodness!
    4.50 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 -9 chocolate bombs

    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
      melted 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
      Chocolate spread in molds
    • Refrigerate the silicon mold until the chocolate has set up completely (approx. 10-15 minutes).
      Chocolate hardened in molds
    • Gently remove each chocolate dome from silicone mold. Then repeat steps 1-4 with the remaining chocolate candy melts.
      removing the chocolate shell from the silicon mold
    • 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
      adding hot cocoa mixture to half a chocolate shell
    • With either a hot plate or a hot fry pan, place an empty chocolate shell rim down and allow the edge to melt slightly.
      melting the rim of a chocolate shell
    • 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.
      combining two halves of a chocolate shell
    • 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
      decorating with white candy melts
    • Enjoy by pouring hot milk over the Hot Cocoa Bomb so it melts, then stir and enjoy!
      hot chocolate bomb with mil being poured over it

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • 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

    Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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    Post updated on 12/20/21

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    1. Mallorie

      November 10, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      These look like so much fun!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 11, 2020 at 12:29 am

        Thanks! They are so fun!

        Reply
    2. Owen

      December 21, 2020 at 9:33 am

      I am so excited to make these!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        December 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm

        Yay! I am so happy you are going to!

        Reply
    3. Natalie

      December 20, 2021 at 10:36 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        December 20, 2021 at 2:06 pm

        Of course!

        Reply

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