Hot CHocolate Bombs

Health

By Lily Date, 2023

Published 12/08/20

Image Courtesy of TASTES OF HOMEMADE

As the holidays grow near, hot chocolate becomes a nighttime must for many people. Luckily, there’s a way to make hot chocolate a bit more interesting: hot chocolate bombs! These chocolate balls melt in hot milk and have hot chocolate powder inside. They can make a great gift or just something to enjoy with family.

Ingredients:

  • Melting chocolate

  • Hot cocoa mix

  • Tiny marshmallows

  • Milk

  • Any small add-ons, like crushed peppermints or mini chocolate chips

Supplies:

  • Half circle baking molds

    • Big enough to hold the hot chocolate mix, but small enough to fit into a cup

  • Saucepan

  • Heatproof bowl

  • Spoon

  • Plate

  • Measuring spoons

Directions:

  1. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with simmering water

  2. Once completely melted, add a spoonful of melted chocolate to each half circle silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to completely coat the mold

  • Make sure the chocolate is thin enough to melt in the chocolate

  1. Transfer the molds to a freezer for 5-20 minutes, or allow them to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes

  2. Once the chocolates are set, carefully take them out of the molds and set them on a flat surface

  3. Warm up a small plate in the microwave and press the edges of the semicircles to the plate to melt the chocolate

  4. Quickly fill half of the molds with hot chocolate powder, noting the amount of powder the box says to use, about 1-2 tablespoons

  5. Fill the other half of chocolate semi-circles each with mini marshmallows

  • At this point you can put in anything else you want in your hot chocolate

  1. Press the melted edges together to seal the chocolate into a ball

  2. If you would like, you can use extra melted chocolate or other small candies to decorate the outside of the hot chocolate bomb

  3. Place the chocolate bombs back into the freezer or fridge to set them

To serve:

  1. Heat up a cup of milk and place the chocolate bomb in the milk

  2. Wait for it to melt, stir, and enjoy!