What is the best chocolate to use when making cocoa bombs?

You can use either compound chocolate (candy coating chocolate) or real chocolate; I've used both with great results.

Why do my hot chocolate bombs keep breaking?

The reason your compound chocolate is cracking when you take it out of the mold is most likely because it's too thin. Try to make sure that you use enough chocolate that I indicate in the tutorial above and make sure it's definitely set by allowing the mold to rest in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.

How much milk do you put in a cocoa bomb?

To serve, place in a mug and then slowly pour steaming hot milk over the hot chocolate bomb (or just drop the cocoa bomb in a mug of steaming milk). I've found that 8-10 oz of milk seems to be just the right amount. Enjoy! These make great gifts!

What is a 3 piece mold for hot chocolate bombs?

Each 3 part mold contains three cavities. Each mold also comes with 3 very thin inserts. The name "3 part" comes from a top piece, the inserts, and a bottom piece. Because they are made of plastic, they cannot be heated or placed in the dishwasher.

Are hot cocoa bombs better with milk or water?

While you can technically use water instead of milk to melt the hot cocoa bombs, we do not recommend this as it may result in a less rich and flavorful hot chocolate. If you prefer a more diluted hot chocolate, however, feel free to experiment with different liquids and adjust the amount of bomb used accordingly.

Can I use Hershey bars for cocoa bombs?

What You Need to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs: HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Bars (I bought 10 bars to melt down) Hot chocolate bomb mold (You can buy online or pick-up at any crafting store in the baking section.) Hot cocoa mix.

How do you make a hot chocolate bomb explode?

Slowly pour your milk over top of the hot chocolate bomb and watch the magic happen. (For best “explosion” results, pour your hot milk over the seam of the hot chocolate bomb.) Give your drink a good stir to make sure all of the delicious chocolate and cocoa gets incorporated.

Can you make a hot chocolate bomb without a mold?

Yes, but it depends on what look you're going for. No mold required. Trust me when I say I tried all the ways to make hot chocolate bombs without a mold (a plastic-wrapped egg, empty plastic Easter eggs, an orange) and paper cupcake liners are by far the easiest with the best results.

How much should I charge for hot chocolate bombs?

So pulling it all together using this example, at a minimum you should charge $1.66 per cocoa bomb if you want to make any profit at all. Don't forget…the foundation of your price is your cost. So… make sure you get to the bottom of your cost before you set a price.

Can you use melting wafers for hot chocolate bombs?

You'll need to use chocolate melting wafers or a chocolate bar.

What is the best size for cocoa bombs?

It depends on what kind of mug you'll use with them! Ensure your mold makes cocoa bombs small enough to fit into your cups, but not so small that you'll need multiple bombs just to get a flavorful treat. Generally speaking, molds that are under 2.5” to 3” in diameter should work.

What is the best chocolate for hot cocoa?

*Choose the best quality chocolate you can, as the flavor really carries the drink. I love Guittard for a splurge, Ghirardelli, or Godiva, but the Trader Joe's Pound Plus 72% bar is quite good too. I do not recommend chocolate chips, as they contain stabilizers and do not melt as well.

What chocolate is good for melting and hardening?

Top-quality semisweet and bittersweet chocolates are good choices. The best choice is couverture, which is favored by candy-making pros. Chocolate comes in solid bars or different size chips and discs. If you're using chocolate bars, chop them into uniform pieces so they'll melt evenly.

Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe (2024)

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Ready for an indulgent treat? This Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe is rich and filled with hot chocolate, marshmallow and sprinkle surprises inside.

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Hot chocolate bombs are so popular right now, no I had to experiment and create a recipe that I can pass onto you. Recipe success! If you are a fan of hot chocolate, you are going to LOVE this easy Hot Chocolate Bombs recipe.

So what are hot cocoa bombs? If you are unfamiliar, Hot Chocolate Bombs are chocolate “spheres” filled with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows and other delicious hot chocolate ingredients (think caramels, and peppermints).

Be sure to try these Minnie Mouse Hot Cocoa bombs too!

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To enjoy these chocolate bombs, simply place one at the bottom of a mug and then pour hot milk over top, stir and enjoy.

Hot chocolate bomb ingredients

Semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips

Instant cocoa mix

Mini marshmallows

Red melting chocolate

Green melting chocolate

Christmas sprinkles

How to make hot chocolate bombs

Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.

Add a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Set the remaining chocolate aside to use later.

Allow the chocolate to set completely. When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with marshmallows and half the sprinkles.

This is where you can get creative and add different filling ingredients….think caramels, peppermint, sprinkles, marshmallows….have fun with it.

Reheat the chocolate in 15-second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.

Melt the red and green chocolate according to the package instructions, then place the melted chocolate into piping bags. Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs to decorate. Sprinkle remaining sprinkles over the top of the bombs.

How To Use Hot Cocoa Bombs

Place a bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of steaming hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

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Yield: 6

Best Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Ready for an indulgent treat? This Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe is rich and filled with hot chocolate, marshmallow and other surprises inside.

Ingredients

1 12-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 packet instant cocoa mix
1 cup mini marshmallows
¼ cup red melting chocolate
¼ cup green melting chocolate
¼ cup Christmas sprinkles
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs
Round silicone mold

Instructions

Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second at a time, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
Add a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Repeat this process until all the molds are coated.
Save the remaining chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
Allow the chocolate to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
When the chocolate mold is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with marshmallows and half the sprinkles.
Reheat the chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
Melt the red and green drizzling chocolate according to the package instructions, then place the melted chocolate into piping bags. Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs to decorate. Sprinkle remaining sprinkles over the top of the bombs.
Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
To make the hot chocolate bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

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