The BEST Hot Chocolate Bombs (with or without Alcohol)
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The BEST Hot Chocolate Bombs (with or without Alcohol)
Description
The BEST Hot Chocolate Bombs are made by coating plastic molds with tempered melted chocolate in thin layers to form sturdy hemispheres. After hardening, hot cocoa mix is placed inside the chocolate shells, and optional marshmallows can be added for extra sweetness and texture. The two halves are then sealed together with more melted chocolate to form a hollow sphere.
When placed into a cup and combined with hot milk, the chocolate shell melts, releasing the cocoa mix and marshmallows, creating a rich, warm drink with a smooth chocolate flavor and creamy marshmallow topping. Variations include omitting marshmallows and adding alcohol to the milk for an adult version.
The chocolate must be carefully tempered to prevent burning and achieve a glossy, firm shell. Each bomb is sized to flavor about one cup of milk, so larger servings may require multiple bombs. Preparing the shells in layers and cooling between dipping helps ensure even coverage and strength.
These bombs are a fun, novel way to make hot chocolate and can be customized with different chocolates, cocoa mixes, and additions, making them suitable as gifts or special treats for cold days or celebrations.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces chocolate at least 65% cocoa
- 3-4 tablespoons hot cocoa mix up to 2 teaspoon per bomb, minimum, depending on the size of your bombs
- 1 cup marshmallows optional, white or color version
Instructions
- Place chocolate in a medium sized microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds. Remove and stir the chocolate for at least 1 minute. The residual heat from the warm chocolate will melt most of the other chocolate in the bowl. If needed, put back in microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring between each one.
- Pour about a teaspoon of melted chocolate into the mold. Assuming your mold is 2 inches. You'll need more chocolate if using 2 ½ inch molds and even more chocolate for 3 inch molds. Use the back of the spoon to cover the entire half circle with chocolate, making sure to go all the way up the mold with chocolate. Place in fridge or freezer to harden. The chocolate hardens fairly quickly, so it should be ready for the second coat in less than 5 minutes.
- Repeat the process with a second coat of chocolate.
- Pull the mold out of freezer again and make sure it is fully hardened. Place a teaspoon or so of hot cocoa mix in each side of the mold. Or place hot cocoa mix in one side and extra marshmallows in the other. Honestly, try to get at least 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons of mix inside each bomb or you may have to use two bombs per drink! Most mugs hold more than 1 cup of hot milk.
- Make sure you have melted chocolate to seal the bombs. Take one half of the bomb and quickly place it on top of the other half. If you need to you can warm a plate under hot water for a few minutes until almost too hot to handle. Then press chocolate half onto that dry, hot plate for a few seconds to harden and then press to seal on the other half.
- With a spoon full of melted chocolate, run it around the seam of the bomb. Use your finger to smooth it out and fill in any cracks from uneven edges. Add sprinkles or crushed candy bars to the wet chocolate and allow the seal to harden.
- Now for the fun part - time to use your hot chocolate bomb! Warm a glass of milk in the microwave or on the stove top. You want it hot, but not boiling.
- Place hot chocolate bomb in the glass and stir. The hot milk will make your bomb open up and release the hot cocoa mix. Stir to combine the loose hot cocoa and marshmallows. Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!
Notes
- Chocolate can burn quickly if overheated; melt it gently in short bursts and stir between.
- For alcoholic hot chocolate bombs, omit marshmallows until serving.
- Each bomb is sized to flavor about one cup of milk; use more bombs for larger servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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