These Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs are a delightful way to enjoy hot chocolate, combining a rich chocolate shell with a surprise marshmallow and cocoa mix center. They’re fun to make, festive to look at, and a perfect cozy treat. Simply place a chocolate bomb in a mug, pour over hot milk, and watch it transform into a rich, delicious hot chocolate.
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Bombs
Not only are these chocolate bombs visually stunning and fun to watch as they melt, but they also create a creamy, luxurious hot cocoa with just one pour. They make a wonderful homemade gift, especially with festive decorations, and are a fantastic treat to have on hand for any cozy moment.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Semisweet Chocolate: High-quality chocolate is essential for a smooth, rich shell.
- Hot Cocoa Mix: Adds that classic chocolatey flavor to each bomb.
- Mini Marshmallows: Pops of marshmallow surprise inside the hot cocoa.
- Decorations: Use sparkling sugar, sprinkles, edible gold, or crushed candy canes for a festive finish.
Mini Hot Chocolate Bombs – A Fun Twist on Classic
For a unique variation, try making Mini Chocolate Bombs. These adorable, smaller-sized bombs are perfect for sampling, gifting, or as a fun addition to holiday dessert trays. With all the flavor of full-sized hot chocolate bombs, mini versions are filled with just a spoonful of cocoa mix and a few marshmallows, making them ideal for individual cups or lighter sips.
How to Make Mini Chocolate Bombs:
- Use Smaller Molds: Opt for small, round molds (1 to 1.5 inches in diameter) to create bite-sized chocolate bombs.
- Fill Lightly: Add just a teaspoon of hot cocoa mix and a couple of mini marshmallows for each bomb.
- Seal Carefully: Apply a thin layer of melted chocolate to seal the mini bombs, ensuring they are fully enclosed.
- Decorate and Serve: Drizzle with chocolate, add sprinkles or crushed candy canes, and pop into mini mugs for an extra-special treat.
Tips & Tricks
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: For the best flavor and smoothness.
- Prevent Overheating: Melt chocolate slowly to avoid clumps.
- Sturdy Shells: Adding a second chocolate layer strengthens the shells, ensuring they hold up well.
Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs
Ingredients
- 14 ounces Semisweet Chocolate
- 6 Tbsp Hot Cocoa Mix
- ½ cup Mini Marshmallows
Decorations
- Sparkling sugar
- sprinkles
- edible gold
- crushed candy canes for a festive touch
Instructions
Prepare the Chocolate Shells:
- Gently melt semisweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in short intervals until smooth.
- Use a spoon or pastry brush to coat the inside of silicone molds with melted chocolate, forming an even layer. Chill until set, then add a second layer for durability.
- Refrigerate the molds to let the chocolate shells set completely before filling.
- Carefully pop the set chocolate shells out of the molds.5. Add Filling: In half of the shells, add a scoop of hot cocoa mix and a few mini marshmallows.
- Use melted chocolate to seal the filled and empty halves together, aligning the edges carefully to prevent leaks.7. Set Again: Refrigerate the sealed chocolate bombs to ensure they are fully set.
Decorate
- Drizzle with melted chocolate and add sprinkles, edible gold, or crushed candy canes for a festive finish.
- Place a chocolate bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it. Stir as it melts to release marshmallows and cocoa mix, creating a rich, indulgent hot chocolate. Enjoy!
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