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white chocolate drizzled and candy sprinkled hot chocolate bomb
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Hot Cocoa Bombs

HOT COCOA BOMBS drop into a mug of heated milk, then explode with powdered cocoa and mini-marshmallows into the cup! You end up with a cup of hot cocoa that truly is the bomb! Because all of that molten chocolate melting into your cup creates a rich and steamy cocoa that literally blows you away.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chips, chocolate molds, Christmas hot chocolate bombs, hot chocolate bombs, hot cocoa bombs, hot cocoa mix, how to make, marshmallows, sprinkles, Valentine hot cocoa bombs
Servings: 6
Calories: 693kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • For the Insides of the chocolate bombs:
  • 6 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix divided
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows divided
  • Sprinkles optional
  • For the Outside chocolate bomb molds
  • 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • For decorating:
  • leftover chocolate for drizzling
  • melted white chocolate for added color
  • Use festive sprinkles for holiday hot chocolate bombs
  • For serving:
  • 6 cups whole milk heated until very hot, divided

Instructions

  • Combine hot cocoa mix and miniature marshmallows together in a small bowl. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 
  • Melt the chocolate: Bring a medium sized pot, halfway filled with water to a simmer over low heat. Place a heat safe bowl that fits in the top of the pan without touching the water atop the warming pan. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl. Stir until the chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. Remove the chocolate from the heat, but keep water on the stove for later. 
  • Form the molds: Add a heaping spoonful of the melted chocolate to each of the chocolate molds, using the spoon to spread the chocolate evenly throughout the mold, making sure to get it up the sides. Save the extra chocolate for decorating. 
  • Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until chocolate is completely set. 
  • Fill the Molds: Once the chocolate is set, carefully remove the chocolate from the molds and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flip half of the molds over, and fill each of them with the cocoa/marshmallow mixture. Add ½ teaspoon of sprinkles if desired. 
  • Seal the molds: Take half of the molds and place them on another baking sheet, edges down. Set over the pot of simmering water, until the edges begin to melt. Using gloved hands, as to not leave fingerprints behind, place the empty half atop the filled half sealing the molds with the melted chocolate edges. *work quickly, the warmth of your fingers will melt the chocolate.
  • Decorate: Using leftover melted chocolate drizzle and decorate the molds. Can use melted white chocolate, peanut butter or caramel chips for something different. Dust with sprinkles for holiday chocolate bombs!
  • Serve: Pour 1 cup of very hot milk into a large mug, Gently add the bomb and stir into milk. 

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days. Best to use right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 308mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 82g