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Hot Cocoa Bombs


  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 bombs
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

☕🍫 Ignite winter wonder with hot chocolate bombs—pour hot milk over shimmering spheres for instant frothy cocoa explosion loaded with marshmallows.
🎁 Effortless homemade delight wows at holidays, customizable flavors mini add-ins, impressive gifting without fancy equipment.


Ingredients

– 12 ounces milk chocolate candy coating or chopped chocolate bars for the crisp outer shell that holds everything together

– 6 tablespoons hot cocoa mix for the rich, chocolatey base when dissolved in milk

– 1 cup mini marshmallows for a gooey, fun explosion inside the bomb

– 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional) for drizzling or extra sweetness on top

– 2 tablespoons sprinkles or crushed candy canes for festive color and crunch


Instructions

1-First Step: Prepare your workspace Melt 10 ounces of the chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Reserve 2 ounces for sealing.

2-Second Step: Mold the chocolate shells Spray silicone sphere molds (2.5-inch size) lightly with oil. Spoon melted chocolate into each cavity, about 1-2 tablespoons per half-sphere. Rotate to coat evenly, tap out excess, and refrigerate for 5 minutes.

3-Third Step: Unmold the halves Pop the chilled chocolate shells from molds. Handle gently; they firm up quickly. Prepare 6 bottom halves and 6 top halves. If cracks appear, patch with extra melted chocolate.

4-Fourth Step: Fill the bottoms In each bottom half, add 1 tablespoon hot cocoa mix, 8-10 mini marshmallows, and a pinch of sprinkles. Avoid overfilling to ensure easy sealing.

5-Fifth Step: Seal the bombs Warm a plate in the microwave for 30 seconds. Press open edges of filled bottoms and tops onto the hot plate briefly to melt slightly. Join halves quickly, sealing tightly. Wipe away drips with a warm cloth. Re-melt reserved chocolate if needed for touch-ups.

6-Sixth Step: Decorate and set Drizzle tops with remaining melted chocolate. Add more sprinkles or crushed candy canes. Let set at room temperature or chill 5 minutes.

7-Final Step: Serve your creation Drop one hot cocoa bomb into 8-12 ounces hot milk. Watch it melt and release fillings for instant delight. Stir gently.

Notes

🍫 Use silicone molds for easy release—pop in freezer if stubborn.
❄️ Chill between layers prevents cracking during assembly.
☕ Warm sealing edges briefly—overheat melts shells.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chilling: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bomb
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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