Move over old fashioned hot cocoa, there is a new modern method of creating the rich and creamy treat with homemade hot chocolate bombs!
Hot chocolate balls or often called hot chocolate bombs, have taken over my newsfeeds with the satisfying videos of watching them melt in a mug when hot milk is poured over them.
I read and watched a couple tutorial videos and thought this would be a simple project to do with my girls over Christmas Break. My girls love any chance they get to make sweet treats. I’ll share the steps we took to create our hot chocolate bombs.
After realizing the local craft stores have been sold out of the round silicone molds, I ordered a multi size set from Amazon that gave us different size options.
I used chocolate candy melt wafers that you can find at local craft stores. I purchased a milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate to have options for decorating.
How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs
I thought it would be better to melt the chocolate wafers in a double broiler pan on the stove, but later found out it is easier and creates a smoother chocolate if wafers are melted in the microwave.
Spoon some melted chocolate into the mold and use a spoon to press the chocolate around the edges of the semicircle mold. Make sure to spread enough chocolate up the to edges of the mold to make a sturdy base to attach top ball layer. Place the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to harden the chocolate in the mold.
We chose to use the large 2″ mold as well as the medium mold to make a variety of hot chocolate bomb sizes.
After the chocolate hardens, pop the half circles out of the mold and onto a pan.
Spoon about a teaspoon of your favorite hot chocolate powder into the medium shells and a tablespoon of hot chocolate powder into the large shells. Add a couple marshmallows to medium shells and a handful to large shells. Reserve an empty shell for the top of each hot chocolate bomb.
To form the round hot chocolate bomb, heat a plate in the microwave for 4-5 minutes. Carefully rub the empty chocolate half on the warm plate to melt the edges and then attach to a filled bottom.
We had to use our finger to seal the edges and add extra chocolate to fill in any cracks.
Melt a complimentary chocolate wafer color to drizzle over finished hot chocolate bombs.
We used a narrow frosting tip to pipe a white chocolate drizzle over the tops of the hot chocolate bombs and finished with a sprinkle of crushed peppermint.
Tips for Success
- Make sure you give the top edges of the mold a solid coat of chocolate, so they are more sturdy to attached other half.
- Chocolate wafers melt better in the microwave than on a double broiler.
- Adding decoration and embellishments hide many of the flaws.
Supplies Needed
The Fun Part
Warm 1 cup of your favorite milk. We used oat milk. Drop one large hot chocolate bomb in your mug or 2 medium hot chocolate bombs in your mug. Slowly pour the hot milk over the chocolate bomb and watch it slowly explode releasing the hot chocolate powder and marshmallows.
Homemade hot chocolate bombs will make the perfect gift for your friends and family for the holiday season. Package in clear plastic bag tied up with pretty ribbon and pair with a personalized mug.
You can design a mug for about $5 at Walmart.com and have it shipped free to your local store to pick up.
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