Hot Cocoa Bombs are magical confections that are easy to make at home. Customize hot chocolate bombs with your favorite flavors and fillings. You can easily tailor them for Christmas, Easter, or any special occasion that deserves an extraordinary celebration.
Suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets.
Hot Chocolate Bombs have taken the internet by storm, and it’s no surprise. These confections are relatively easy to make, and the reveal when they are dropped into hot milk is enjoyable for the young and the young at heart.
Making these is as simple as coating a silicone mold with chocolate, filling it with cocoa mix, candy, and marshmallows, then sealing and decorating the outside with a drizzle of chocolate, sprinkles, or more candy.
Like these easy Reindeer Pretzels, You will enjoy making these peppermint hot cocoa bombs for Christmas, or these Easter egg hot cocoa bombs will make an excellent edible gift treat for filling Easter baskets.
What Are Hot Cocoa Bombs?
Hot Cocoa Bombs are so much fun! A thin chocolate shell is beautifully decorated and contains a secret inside. The secret is only revealed when the chocolate ball is dropped into hot milk and the chocolate begins to melt away.
Kids and adults alike will love watching the magical transformation of these peppermint hot cocoa bombs and easter egg bombs as they become a warm and flavorful mug of cocoa.
Why Make This Recipe
- Entertaining – Fun for kids and kids-at-heart.
- Inexpensive – Store-bought hot cocoa bombs can be pricey, and they are easy to make at home.
- Customizable – Easily customize hot cocoa bombs for Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, and any special occasion.
Ingredient Notes
- White Chocolate – Use good quality white chocolate.
- Hot Cocoa – Use plain or flavored hot cocoa mix to change the flavor.
- Mini Marshmallows – Use different colored mini or dehydrated marshmallows to suit the occasion.
How To Make Hot Cocoa Bombs
Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Melt chocolate and coat silicone molds with at least two layers of chocolate.
- Refrigerate until solid (5 minutes or so) and then remove from the mold.
- Fill one half with 2 tablespoons of cocoa mix and whatever extras you have, such as candy and marshmallows.
- Gently press the edge of the empty half onto a hot plate or pan to just melt the chocolate.
- Join the two halves together to seal and repeat with the remaining halves.
- Decorate the outsides as desired.
- When ready to serve, drop into a glass mug of steaming hot milk and watch the magic happen.
How To Make Easter Egg Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Melt white chocolate and fill egg-shaped molds as directed above.
- Fill the eggs with cocoa mix and pastel-colored mini marshmallows.
- Seal and decorate the outside with drizzles of colored white chocolate.
How To Make Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs for Christmas
- Melt white chocolate and coat sphere-shaped silicone molds as directed above.
- Fill spheres with peppermint hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, and a bit of crushed peppermint candies before sealing.
- Decorate the outside with crushed peppermint candies.
Tips For Success
- Don’t use too much chocolate. Each mold will only need about 2 tablespoons of chocolate.
- Watch for thin spots, especially around the edges, and recoat if necessary.
- Wear gloves to prevent fingerprints in the chocolate and to prevent it from melting due to the heat of your hands.
- Use good quality white chocolate like Lindt chocolate with 30% cocoa.
Delicious Variations
- Add More Fillings – Filling these cocoa bombs is so fun and allows you to be creative. Here are some suggestions:
- Colored marshmallows
- Instant coffee
- Crushed candies
- Cookie crumbs
- Decorate – Adjust the decorations on the outside of the cocoa bombs to make them fit any season, holiday, or occasion.
Budget-Friendly Tips
- Make Your Own Cocoa Mix – It’s easy to make hot cocoa mix, and you will save money.
- Buy Candy and Decorations on Sale – Stores often mark down holiday candy and sprinkles when the holiday has ended. Stock up when it’s on sale.
- Make a Handmade Mold – Silicone molds can be expensive. Use a 2-piece plastic ornament or a plastic egg with a vertical split. Be sure to wash and dry well before using.
Make Ahead and Storage
- Prep Ahead – Hot cocoa bombs can be made up to 2 months in advance.
- Store – Store hot chocolate bombs in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Freeze – Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze these. Double wrap the cocoa bombs in plastic wrap. Place into a container or set into the freezer where they won’t be squished.
FAQs
How Can I Package Cocoa Bombs?
Giving hot chocolate bombs as a gift is half the fun. Packaging them up nicely adds to the loveliness of the gift.
- Place in cupcake wrappers.
- Wrap in cellophane bags.
- Group them in cupcake boxes with dividers.
Will Cocoa Bombs Work In Hot Water?
Yes. As long as the water is hot enough to melt the chocolate, water will work. Using steaming milk will give you a much creamier and decadent drink.
Will They Work In Coffee?
Absolutely! Dropping one of these into coffee is a delightful treat!
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and spread it into the silicone molds, coating each cavity entirely with at least two layers of chocolate.
- Refrigerate molds until chocolate is solid (at least 5 minutes), then carefull remove the chocolate from the mold.
- Fill one half of molded chocolate with 2 tablespoons of cocoa mix and a handful of mini marshmallows.
- Then, gently press the edge of an empty half onto a hot plate or pan to just melt the chocolate.
- Join the two halves together to seal the bomb.
- Repeat steps 3-5 to make the rest.
- Decorate the outsides with drizzles of colored melting chocolate, crushed candy, etc.
- When ready to serve, place one bomb into a mug of steaming hot milk and watch the magic happen.
Notes
Tips For Success
- Don’t use too much chocolate. Each mold will only need about 2 tablespoons of chocolate.
- Watch for thin spots, especially around the edges, and recoat if necessary.
- Wear gloves to prevent fingerprints in the chocolate and to prevent it from melting due to the heat of your hands.
- Use good quality white chocolate like Lindt chocolate with 30% cocoa.
Delicious Variations
- Add More Fillings – Filling these cocoa bombs is so fun and allows you to be creative. Here are some suggestions:
- Colored marshmallows
- Instant Coffee
- Crushed candies
- Cookie crumbs
- Decorate – Adjust the decorations on the outside of the cocoa bombs to make them fit any season, holiday, or occasion.
Budget-Friendly Tips
- Make Your Own Cocoa Mix – It’s easy to make hot cocoa mix, and you will save money.
- Buy Candy and Decorations on Sale – Stores often mark down holiday candy and sprinkles when the holiday has ended. Stock up when it’s on sale.
- Make a Handmade Mold – Silicone molds can be expensive. Use a 2-piece plastic ornament or a plastic egg with a vertical split. Be sure to wash and dry well before using.
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