One of the things I look forward to most during the colder months is a rich cup of hot cocoa, and nothing makes that cup better than using Hot Chocolate Bombs! These bombs are not only tasty, but fun and colorful to add to my hot chocolate!
Hot Chocolate Bombs
What are Hot Chocolate Bombs? They are a heavenly ball of chocolate and goodness that you place in the bottom of your favorite mug (like this one!) before pouring steaming milk over the top. The bomb melts, the goodness mixes with the milk, and you have a cure for the winter blues. Not to mention they are all the latest rage right now.
Tools
You can buy pre-made Hot Chocolate bombs here, or you can make your own. You do need a few things before you can start to make your own. The first is a double boiler like this. This tool is essential for melting your chocolate and getting everything the right temperature. You can use a glass bowl set over a saucepan with boiling water, but the double boiler is definitely easier.
The next item is a mold like this one. You want to find a silicone mold that will release the chocolate when it’s time to finish, but also give you the amount you need to make a bomb of the right size. After that, the tools are pretty standard fare: chocolate chips, spatula, spoon, and fillings!
Fillings
When it comes to fillings you can go traditional with marshmallows and hot cocoa powder. You can also mix it up by adding sprinkles, different chunks of chocolate, bits of toffee or caramel, the options are endless! Coordinate your hot cocoa flavor with your toppings and you’re good to go. Now it’s time to talk about the process of making Hot Chocolate Bombs.
How To
When it comes to making these delicious bombs, practice really does make perfect. After trying the basics, you can begin to mix it up by painting different colors of chocolate into the molds (or using different shaped molds!) before coating with chocolate. You can make your bombs domes (which is easier to start), spheres, or even truffle shaped. So feel free to mix and match whatever works for your style and needs!
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Ingredients
- 1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can hot cocoa powder in chosen flavor
- 1 c. toppings caramel bits, toffee bits, marshmallows, etc.
- 1 bag chocolate melts for decorating
Instructions
- Begin by putting plenty of water in the bottom of your double boiler. When the water is boiling, add the chocolate chips to the top and begin the melting process. The slower you melt, the shinier the chocolate. Stir constantly as the chips melt until you have a velvet smooth consistency. When the chocolate is melted and smooth, use a spoon to portion it out into the chocolate mold. Then, using the same small spoon to make sure that the chocolate coats the entire mold cup. You want to have a decent 1/4" thick coating of chocolate in the mold.
- Place the molds into the fridge or freezer for at least 20 minutes so that the chocolate is able to really harden and become less fragile. When the chocolate is hardened, remove from the freezer and prep the molds to be filled.
- To prep the molds, stretch the edges of each cup so that the chocolate pulls away from the silicone. Then turn the mold over onto a towel or parchment paper and gently push on the top of the dome so that the chocolate bombs release from the mold. Next, put the bombs back into the mold so you can fill them. This will make it a lot easier when it's time to take them out of the silicone for good.
- Filling the molds is pretty easy. Put about 1 tsp. of hot chocolate powder in the dome followed by your toppings. You should be able to fit in about 5-6 mini marshmallows and some additional toppings. When the domes are filled, use some of the remaining melted chocolate and cover the bottom of the domes. Pop the finished bombs into the freezer for another 20 minutes so that they have time to harden.
- Before packaging them up, take a few minutes to decorate them! Melt the chocolate melts according to the package directions, then pull the bombs out of the freezer, pop them out of the molds (they should come out easily), and give them a little decorating. Then package with the instruction to pour 3/4 cup of steaming hot milk over the top, stir, and enjoy!
I’m going to be making these tomorrow while staring at the falling snow. Which combination have you tried? Let me know in the comments below!
The link for the mold, it’s not a ball as I imagined from the photo. It’s more oblong and flat on the bottom.. described as a brownie/cakepop mold. Is that the one that you used?
I like the domed ones because it makes it easier to seal up the bottom once the fillings have set. If you’re looking for a round one this mold is a good option as well
Jillian, would you mind posting a link to the type of mold that you use? Thank you so much!
Thanks so much!!!
How do you deal the bottom on the dome molds? I get the spheres but not the domes.
Once you’ve filled the filling and it’s set, you’ll spread a layer of chocolate across the top of the mold (which ends up being the bottoms) and let it set before removing them. So you’ll end up with a gumdrop shaped bomb with chocolate all around.
So you fill the bottom and then put chocolate on the rim and top it with another half?
Yes
How long are these typically good for? These would be great for Christmas, but how early could I make them?
My question too.
I try to make my bombs and give as gifts within a few days of making them. However, I have known people to freeze them for a few weeks and they said there was not any change to the flavor.
How do you store these? Like if you were to give as a gift, do they need to stay in the freezer?
I have always kept mine in the freezer and when given for gifts they are made within a day or so of giving them. By the way, they were a hit as gifts. I put them in a clear plastic box wrapped with festive ribbon.
It’s a very interesting recipe. Can’t wait to try it. Wondering why you use Birnn truffles for your graphics?
Ok grammar police! It didn’t even bother me, you must be anal retentive. I got what she was talking about and because of that successfully made chocolate bombs.
Thanks, Matty. I am glad you didn’t let the error confuse you. I do appreciate being notified if there is an error so I was good with the heads up. Hope your bombs were a hit.
So these are the size of a cakepop? I thought bigger for some reason
I like the cakepop size because you can’t go wrong no matter what mug size is used.
Do these need to be stored in the fridge until ready to use or can they be stored on the counter?
I’ve always stored mine in a freezer-safe container. 🙂
I think I’m going to try a silicone cup cake pan. I haven’t decided if I’m going to add a top or another shell from the mold. What do you think?
I think it could work. Let me know how it goes for you!
I would add chocolate to the top because it may be too big otherwise
I want to try these what size mold do I need to buy
Hi Donna 🙂 Look for one about the size of a cake pop. Just small enough it can fit into your cup.
I had some shipped but worry they were not refrigerated for days. Would they be safe?
You would have to contact the company you bought them from. Good luck! 🙂
Everything in a chocolate bomb is shelf stable… I don’t see why it would need to be refrigerated
It appears I’m a bit late to the game and molds are hard to find. Would my egg bite silicone instant pot molds work? I would assume it would work the same
Hi Tracy 🙂 I would assume those would work just fine. Just as long as they fit in your cup 🙂
Do you think a square would work? That’s all my hobby lobby had in stock. Like a brownie size.
Would the square fit in your cup? If so, I think you should be okay 🙂
I love this. Do you have a video at all on making them?
Would Ghiradelli dark chocolate melting wafers work in place of chocolate chips?
I don’t see why not!
Help! I made them and mine did pop open like most videos show. It just kinda melted. Do you have any tips?
That’s supposed to say didn’t pop open, sorry.
It could be the chocolate is too thick to “pop” but honestly, I don’t think there’s a right or a wrong answer. Just comes down to preference
I’d like to make these but add Kahlua. Would I just add that to the melted chocolate?? TIA! Can’t wait to make for Xmas!
What’s your thought in shipping them? I wanted to make for the grands but they are stationed two states away.
Look on pinterest for boozy hot cocoa bombs. They mix the alcohol with the cocoa in a bowl first before putting inside the mold.
Can you tell me how you got the beautiful red, pink and gold one the outside of your Cocoa Bombs? They are gorgeous!!
Thoughts on shipping these? I want to make for the grands, but they’re two states away.
I would like to make a boozy hot choc bomb for adults. Do you think the center could hold a liquid? I.e. kahlua or Baileys? Any suggestions appreciated! Thank you
can I use metal cake ball molds?
Following
My chocolate bomb doesn’t explode / pop when I poured hot milk. What am I doing wrong?
I find that the chocolate chips melt very easy while I am handling them. Any tips so this doesnt happen?
Use latex gloves and keep putting the balls back into the fridge if they start to get melts as you decorate them.
When giving them as a gift, how do you keep them from melting at room temperature? My are getting soft and falling apart. Thank you
I find that the hot chocolate bombs are way too sweet when made into the hot chocolate drink. Is there a way to get around that?