Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe Easy 5-Step Guide for Cozy Winter Treats
These hot chocolate bombs are a fun and delicious way to enjoy rich cocoa and marshmallows in a glossy chocolate shell, perfect for cozy winter treats and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 hot chocolate bombs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340 g) high-quality semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips or bars, chopped
- 1 cup (50 g) mini marshmallows (use vegan marshmallows if needed)
- 3/4 cup (90 g) instant hot cocoa mix (homemade or store-bought)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or crushed peppermint candies
- Optional decorations: colored sprinkles, edible glitter, or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Chop chocolate into small, even pieces. Melt chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy.
- Spoon or brush a generous layer of melted chocolate into each cavity of the hot chocolate bomb mold, coating sides evenly about 1/8-inch thick. Tap mold gently to remove air bubbles.
- Place mold in the fridge for 10-15 minutes until chocolate hardens completely. Carefully loosen edges and pop out half-spheres.
- Fill one half of each shell with about 1 tablespoon hot cocoa mix, a few mini marshmallows, and optional add-ins. Avoid overfilling.
- Warm a small plate or pan and press the empty half-sphere edge against it to melt slightly. Quickly press it onto the filled half to seal, using melted chocolate as glue if needed. Chill sealed bombs on parchment paper for 10 minutes to set.
Notes
Temper chocolate slowly and stir frequently for a glossy finish. Chill shells completely before popping out to avoid cracks. Work quickly when sealing bombs to keep edges molten but not melted through. Store bombs in airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot chocolate bomb
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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