I love chocolate and hot cocoa and anything related to chocolate, but specifically chocolate in milk, whether it is hot or cold, I just love it. So what better then Hot Cocoa Bombs! Since I am a baker, it did not take long to think that I should make them. So I made one batch then two, then three, they were a hit in my house. Myself, my 6 year and even my 2 year old loved it. Even my sister and my nephew who were visiting, enjoyed them a lot. They are easy to make, just a bit of hard work and the yumminess is in the tummy.
Then I decided to make them and sell them in my neighborhood. And to my surprise, the response was amazing. I was overwhelmed by the appreciation and the number of orders received. I loved making the chocolate bombs for all who ordered. I very much appreciate the support that the neighbors showed and I can’t thank them enough, but Thank you!
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Equipment
- Sphere Mold
- Brush/Spoon
- Piping Bag
Materials
- Chocolate Chips or Bar
- Instant Hot Cocoa Mix
- Mini Marshmallows
- Melted Chocolate/Royal Sugar Icing
- Sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
MELTING THE CHOCOLATE
- If using chocolate bars, chop as finely as possible
- If using chocolate chips, leave them as is.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring and scraping after each interval, until melted.
MOLDING THE COCOLATE
- Place a spoonful of the melted chocolate into a sphere mold. Use the brush to smooth the chocolate to cover the inside of the mold with a thin layer. Place in the fridge for 5 minutes to set.
- After 5 minutes, take out of the refrigerator and apply a second coat of chocolate, paying special attention to the edges to build them up a bit so the molds have a strong edge. Then place in the refrigerator for ~30 minutes for the chocolate to fully set.
- When the chocolate has fully hardened, gently press it out of the molds.
MAKING THE CHOCOLATE BOMBS
- Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa powder to the half sphere.
- Followed by adding mini marshmallows
- And/or (optional) any alternate fillings of your choice.
- Dip the edges or add a thin line of melted chocolate around the edges of an empty half sphere. This will make the ‘glue’ to hold the two sides together.
- Gently hold it on a filled half so the edges are touching. Use brush or spoon to smear the chocolate to secure the seam. Then allow them to set.
- Caution: if the bombs start melting from holding it, then place it in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes and then rework.
DECORATING THE BOMBS
- Pipe the melted chocolate or royal sugar icing (thick consistency) on the top of the bombs to make drizzles. then add some sprinkles. Decorations can be of your choice.
- Add some sprinkles. Decorations can be of your choice.
- Place the ready bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it to enjoy the yummy hot chocolate or store it in the refrigerator for later use. Check out video below.
