How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs
Before getting started, you’ll have to decide on a few important ingredients: the type of chocolate you want to use to make the hot chocolate molds, the hot chocolate mix to put inside, and any extra fillings or toppers. We’ll use our hot chocolate bombs recipe (watch the video for more visual help) for this guide, but you can definitely change it up with different kinds of chocolate and fillers.
Step 1: Melt the Chocolate
Step 2: Form the Hot Chocolate Bombs in Molds
Test Kitchen Tip: The chocolate will set quickly in the molds. It’s totally fine to go back and paint over the chocolate that has been set to make sure to cover the molds completely. Try a few at a time to start to see what amount of chocolate works best with your mold. Or brush a layer and chill, then brush again.
Step 3: Fill and Assemble Hot Chocolate Bombs
With the chocolate still in the molds, fill half of the shells with 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot cocoa filling. In addition to the instant hot chocolate mix, you can use a combination of mini marshmallow bits, mini chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Carefully loosen and remove the remaining half of the chocolate shells from the molds. To assemble, brush the edge of a filled chocolate shell still in the mold with melted chocolate and place unfilled chocolate shell top, rounded side up, in the melted chocolate to seal. Chill 2 to 3 minutes to set. Carefully loosen and pop out the assembled cocoa bombs.
Step 4: Decorate Hot Chocolate Bombs
Step 5: Serve Hot Chocolate Bombs
Now for the fun part. Warm 4 to 6 ounces of your favorite milk or nondairy milk per hot chocolate bomb. Place the bomb in a mug and slowly pour warm milk on top. Watch as the chocolate magically melts away, revealing the hot chocolate filling. Stir to combine and enjoy! Now that you’ve got the hang of the DIY hot chocolate bomb process, wrap them up for delicious homemade food gifts. Place them on colorful paper baking cups and arrange them in a treat box ($4, Walmart). Don’t forget to include the hot chocolate bomb instructions for making the final mug.
