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How To Make Hot Cocoa Bombs

Learn how to make these easy Hot Cocoa Bombs with marshmallows for a fun winter treat or special homemade gift.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Keyword: food gift, hot cocoa bomb, how to make hot chocolate bombs
Servings: 6 bombs
Calories: 556kcal
Author: The Creative Bite

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate Powder

  • ½ cup superfine sugar see notes
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoons powdered milk optional

Hot Chocolate Bombs

  • 16 ounces chocolate or chocolate bark*
  • 1 cup hot chocolate powder**
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
  • Sprinkles for garnish

Serving

  • 1 cup milk of your choice

Instructions

  • Combine the hot chocolate mix ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an
    airtight container until ready to use.
  • Melt the chocolate according to the package directions.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of melted chocolate to each mold cavity. Using a spoon or pastry brush, spread the chocolate evenly over the entire cavity.
  • Place the chocolate filled molds in the freezer until it has hardened
    completely, about 5 minutes.
  • Add a layer of chocolate to the top edge of each mold to reinforce the edges. Freeze for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the hardened chocolate shells from the mold.
  • Microwave a dinner plate for 1 minute to warm it. Place the rim of
    an unfilled shell on the warm plate for a few seconds, or until the edge starts to
    soften.
  • Fill that shell with 2 tablespoons of hot chocolate powder and 1/4 cup mini marshmallows.
  • Melt the edges of another half sphere and place it on top of the filled shell.
  • Gently push the two shells together to seal. Place the sealed bomb
    back in the fridge to set for five minutes.
  • (Optional) Drizzle additional melted chocolate over the bomb and decorate with sprinkles or garnishes.
  • To serve, add 1 cup of milk to a microwave safe mug and microwave for 90 seconds. Carefully add one chocolate bomb to the mug. Stir until the chocolate has all melted and the marshmallows float to the top. Enjoy!

Notes

FREE PRINTABLE HOT COCOA BOMB LABELS
Superfine sugar is often called cocktail or caster sugar. It melts quicker than granulated sugar. If you don’t have any, you can substitute powdered sugar.
*Chocolate bark (also called candy melts or candy coating) is easier to use and doesn't melt when touching it. Chocolate tastes better, but should ideally be tempered so it is stabilized.
**You can use your favorite store brand hot chocolate mix instead of homemade.
I recommend wearing gloves while assembling the bombs to prevent fingerprints on the outside.
If your molds are thin and are flattening on the bottom, stack 2 molds together and just use the top one.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bomb | Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 108mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 68g