Easy Hot Chocolate Bombs
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This recipe for Easy Hot Chocolate Bombs are all the rage! Hot Chocolate Cocoa Bombs are heavenly spheres of decadent chocolate filled with hot cocoa powder and mini marshmallows. So fun to make and even more fun to watch them explode open when hot milk is poured over them in your favorite mug!
Give it a stir, as all the chocolate melts you get complete hot chocolate indulgence, just like these Grinch Cocoa Bombs! Serve these fun Easy Melted Snowman Cookies, Christmas Cowboy Cookies and these Grinch Sugar Cookies on the side!
These cocoa bombs are a sweet way to start your day, sipping over the holidays or when the chocolate mood strikes! Which may be even more often once you’ve made these home-made chocolate treats and taste-test them yourself.
From the velvety chocolate shell to the sweet, creamy hot cocoa inside, hot chocolate bombs are a delicious dessert that’s sure to dazzle your family and friends. They make excellent gifts as well!
Learn exactly how to make your own hot chocolate bomb and the secret to getting it just right. You’ll learn what ingredients to use, how to shape the bomb, and how to make the perfect cup of hot chocolate using your new homemade hot chocolate bomb recipe!
So grab your mugs, gather your ingredients, and get ready to give your taste buds an experience they won’t forget.
Customize Them Any Way You Want from the Inside to the Outside
These Christmas hot cocoa bombs are decked out in the holiday spirit with 4 different shell flavors, using your favorite chocolate bar
, chocolate chips
or candy melts
.
- white chocolate shell
- white chocolate peppermint crunch shell
- milk chocolate shell
- dark chocolate shell
For the tops of the cocoa bombs, add chocolate drizzles for contrast and some sprinkles, colored sugars and/or peppermint. It really makes them look so beautiful and festive.
So fun! Because, who doesn’t love your cool chocolate bomb exploding in hot milk when you pour it over the top? Stir the cocoa until it’s creamy and smooth looking. Add some whipped cream! Devour!!
Use Easy Silicone Dome Molds for the Chocolate Cocoa Bombs
This hot chocolate bomb recipe is fairly easy, once you get the hang of it. I started with 2 silicone dome molds
, but since I’ve made these, I decided to order a couple more silicone molds, for double duty. The whole family flipped over them and they want to make them for gifts for Christmas.
For perfectly round hot chocolate bombs, you’ll need two half sphere silicone mold trays with six cavities each. The spheres should be 2.5 inches in diameter because the smaller spheres don’t hold enough hot cocoa mix and bigger spheres won’t fit in a standard mug.
These molds are relatively inexpensive. You can usually pay less that $15 for a pair
. So, what are you waiting for?
Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe Ingredients
- Chocolate – Good quality chocolate melting wafers
, chocolate bars or chocolate chips. - Mini Marshmallows – Traditional mini marshmallows, freeze-dried marshmallows and fun shaped marshmallows. Fit in as many as you can!
- Hot Chocolate Mix – Store-bought or homemade. I love using Ghirardelli Chocolate Premium Indulgence Hot Cocoa Mix!
- Toppings on Bombs – Drizzle with additional melted chocolate and top with vibrant sprinkles, crushed cookies, peppermint or mini candy bar bits
- Garnishes for your Hot Cocoa if desired – Whipped cream, sprinkles, crushed cookies or peppermint, pumpkin spice…The options are endless!
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, crushed cookies or 
…The options are endless!How to Make Homemade Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Melt the chocolate. Begin by melting your chocolate in the microwave stirring in 30 second intervals until melted. Approximately 2 minutes. (If you want to add crushed peppermint to your white chocolate, add a tablespoon or two. Too much will make it too clunky and hard to spread in the cavity.) Add a tablespoon of the melted chocolate into each of the cavities. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, coat the inside of your spherical mold with the chocolate.
- Pour the shell. Put the mold in the freezer for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. If you missed any chocolate or it’s too thin, just brush with additional melted chocolate and freeze once more to build a thicker shell. Gently pop the chocolate shells out of the mold.
- Stuff the shell. In one half of each hot cocoa bomb, add the hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows. Place a microwave-safe plate in the microwave and heat for about 90 seconds, then press the other half of your chocolate sphere on the hot plate to smooth and melt the edges.
- Quickly place the other half of your sphere on top of the filled half of your cocoa bomb and you’ll have a fully assembled sphere! Place completed spheres into cupcake liners.
Add Toppings!
Drizzle the top of your hot cocoa chocolate bombs with additional melted chocolate zig-zags and top with vibrant sprinkles, crushed cookies, peppermint or mini candy bar bits to make them look super pretty.
How to Serve Your Chocolate Bomb
- Pop your hot cocoa chocolate bomb into your favorite mug.
- Pour 8-12 ounces of hot milk or water over top. The warmer the milk, the more dramatic the explosion will be!!
- Watch your “bomb” explode.
- Stir & enjoy the chocolate decadence!
- Add whipped cream or any decorating embellishments you want if desired!
How to Store Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot cocoa bombs will store best in a cool dark place. For the best flavor, try to use them within the first two weeks, but they will last for about 2 months.
There is no better winter treat than a homemade hot chocolate bomb. Not only do they make a beautiful and delicious treat, but they are also fun and easy to make.
Make the most of the season and create some hot chocolate magic with this easy hot chocolate bomb recipe. With this delicious delight, you can not only enjoy the warmth of the hot cocoa but also the moments of joy that come with making it. It’s worth it! Smiles and chocolate go together!
More Christmas Treat Ideas!
- Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars
- Homemade Peanut Butter Truffles
- Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake
- 4th of July Cherry Bomb Cupcakes
- 1 Dough – 3 Kinds of Chocolate Cookies for the Holidays
- Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars
- Thick & Easy Hot Fudge
- Christmas Cookie Bars
- Chocolate Espresso Truffles
- 4 Holiday Chocolate Bark Recipes
Hot Cocoa Bombs
Ingredients
- 12 ounces high-quality chocolate wafers or you could use chocolate chips or chocolate bar.
- 6 tablespoons hot cocoa mix
- mini marshmallows
- Toppings for decorating: sprinkles drizzles, crushed peppermint, cookie crumbles, marshmallows
Instructions
Homemade Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Melt the chocolate. Begin by melting your chocolate in the microwave stirring in 30 second intervals until melted. Approximately 2 minutes. (If you want to add crushed peppermint to your white chocolate, add a tablespoon or two. Too much will make it too clunky and hard to spread in the cavity.) Add a tablespoon of the melted chocolate into each of the cavities. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, coat the inside of your spherical mold with the chocolate.
- Pour the shell. Put the mold in the freezer for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. If you missed any chocolate or it's too thin, just brush with additional melted chocolate and freeze once more to build a thicker shell. Gently pop the chocolate shells out of the mold.
- Stuff the shell. In one half of each hot cocoa bomb, add the hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows. Place a microwave-safe plate in the microwave and heat for about 90 seconds, then press the other half of your chocolate sphere on the hot plate to smooth and melt the edges. Quickly place it on top of the filled half of your cocoa bomb and you’ll have a fully assembled sphere! Place completed spheres into cupcake liners.
Toppings
- Drizzle the tops of your bombs with additional melted chocolate and top with vibrant sprinkles, crushed cookies, peppermint or mini candy bar bits to make them look super pretty. Let them set a few minutes for drizzled chocolate to set up.
How to serve
- Pop your bomb into your favorite mug.
- Pour 8-12 ounces of hot milk or water over top. The warmer the milk, the more dramatic the explosion will be!!
- Watch your "bomb" explode.
- Stir & enjoy the chocolate decadence!
- Add whipped cream or any decorating embellishments you want if desired
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Notes
I am hoping to! Thank you and I updated it to make it a little clearer! Thank you for your feedback Susan!
You need to make a video on how to make this one. Not really clear on the party where you add the top to the bottom.
Yes, that is correct! Hope you enjoy!
The link for the molds takes me to 2-1/2” molds. Is that correct?
Such a wonderful and fun idea. And most importantly, super versatile as you can use various flavourful additions from spices to crushed candy cane. Loving this!