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Hot Cocoa Bombs

Hot chocolate bombs have become quite popular over this past year, and there are SO many different flavor options. I will walk you through the surprisingly simple steps to make your own delicious hot cocoa bombs for you and your friends & family to enjoy!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Set Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 hot cocoa bombs
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the hot cocoa bombs
  • 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips ~2 cups, 9 ounces
  • 10-12 teaspoons hot cocoa mix ~5 individual packets
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • additional flavors as desired see list above for ideas

Equipment

  • 2.5" round silicone mold I recommend using the 6 count mold
  • ceramic plate
  • medium microwavable bowl

Method
 

To make the hot cocoa bombs
  1. Fully melt 1 bag of chocolate chips
  2. Use the back of a spoon to add a thick layer of chocolate throughout a 2.5" round silicone mold.
  3. Place the mold in the freezer to set the chocolate (10-15 minutes).
  4. Before removing the mold from the freezer, prepare your other ingredients. Have the hot cocoa mix and marshmallows ready to grab. You want to ensure that you're not over-handling the hardened chocolate to avoid melting.
  5. Place a ceramic plate in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until quite warm to the touch.
  6. Remove the plate from the microwave and remove the mold from the freezer.
  7. Remove one half-sphere from the mold and swirl the edge over the warm plate to slightly melt the chocolate (this melted chocolate will act as the glue to paste the two pieces together).
  8. Add the filling to that sphere (1-2 teaspoons of hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, plus any other flavorings). Then set it down.
  9. Grab another half-sphere out of the mold and swirl the edge over the warm plate to melt the edge. Place this half-sphere over the other half with the fillings. Use your finger to smooth the crease if necessary.
  10. Place the cocoa bombs in cupcake liners to keep them from rolling away or melting easily in your hand.
  11. Place the finished cocoa bombs in the fridge as you make the others to ensure that the chocolate doesn't melt.
To top the hot cocoa bombs
  1. Place additional melted chocolate in a ziploc bag or piping bag and cut a small tip.
  2. Drizzle chocolate over the completed cocoa bombs and top with sprinkles (or crushed topping that indicates the flavor!).
  3. Store in the fridge or in a cooler environment before enjoying.