Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe
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Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe
Description
This Hot Chocolate Bomb recipe uses dark chocolate wafers melted and tempered by adding reserved pieces to ensure a shiny finish on the formed spheres. Using a paintbrush, layers of chocolate are applied inside sphere molds and chilled to harden into thin shells. Multiple layers may be applied for sturdiness.
The filling combines cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and salt for a spiced chocolate mix, along with mini marshmallows and festive candy sprinkles. Once the shells are ready, half spheres are filled and then sealed together to form complete spheres.
To enjoy, place one chocolate bomb in a cup and pour hot milk over it. The heat melts the shell, releasing the cocoa mix and marshmallows to create a creamy, spiced hot chocolate beverage. These treats can be stored for up to two months at room temperature in airtight containers or wrapped for gifting.
Handling the balls with gloves or silicone-wrapped tongs helps maintain their glossy exterior. Optional mix-ins like peppermint or caramel chips and instant coffee granules can customize the flavor as desired.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dark chocolate wafers couverture chocolate, melting
- 1 cup cocoa powder mix powdered
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 6 tablespoons candy sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the melting chocolate wafers in a microwave safe bowl. Reserve one large handful of chocolate wafers for later use. Microwave in 30 seconds increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth. Then add the last handful of chocolate pieces and stir until smooth, without reheating. *This helps to “temper” the chocolate so that it stays shiny, and does not turn cloudy, after it has dried.
- Use the paint brush to paint a layer of chocolate into the sphere molds. Be generous with the first layer, but make sure the chocolate doesn’t pool in the bottom. Refrigerate until the chocolate spheres have hardened. Then repeat with a second layer of chocolate. Refrigerate again until hard. *Depending on how thick you layer the melted chocolate, you may want to add a third layer. Shoot for spheres that are 1/8th inch thick.
- Meanwhile set out another small mixing bowl. Add the cocoa mix, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Once the chocolate spheres have hardened, carefully remove them from their molds. You can flip the molds over and use them to stabilize the half-spheres if needed. Use a tablespoon to scoop approximately 3 tablespoons of cocoa mix into six of the half-spheres. Place 10-12 mini marshmallows on top of the cocoa mix.
- Scoop the rest of the melted chocolate into a piping bag. Place the sprinkles on a shallow plate for rolling. One at a time, pipe a line of chocolate around the filled half-spheres. Use an empty sphere to top it before the chocolate has time to dry.
- Allow the completed hot chocolate balls to dry for about one minute, then carefully roll the messy chocolate line in sprinkles to decorate. Set aside and allow them to dry the rest of the way. Repeat with the remaining balls. *If needed use the paintbrush to brush extra chocolate around the line so it is wet when you roll the balls.
How To Use Cocoa Balls:
- Gently lower one hot chocolate bomb into a wide mug.
- Poor 8+ ounces of HOT milk over the top of the ball.
- Allow it to sit and melt for 30 seconds, then stir and enjoy!
Notes
- Wear clean rubber gloves or use silicone-wrapped tongs when handling chocolate spheres to preserve their shiny surface.
- Store hot chocolate bombs in airtight containers or cellophane at room temperature for up to two months.
- Wrap bombs individually for thoughtful gift presentation; pairing with a mug makes a festive present.
- Optional mix-ins for cocoa powder include peppermint or caramel chips and instant coffee granules to customize flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1mug | |
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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