Hot Cocoa Bombs: 5 Blissful Ways to Indulge in Joy Recipe
These hot cocoa bombs are delightful chocolate spheres filled with rich cocoa powder, mini marshmallows, and powdered sugar that melt spectacularly in hot milk, creating a cozy and indulgent hot chocolate experience. Perfect for winter evenings or festive gatherings, they combine smooth chocolate shells with luscious cocoa filling in a fun and creative treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Shell
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Filling
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Equipment
- Silicone mold
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short bursts, stirring between intervals until fully melted and smooth.
- Form Chocolate Halves: Spoon the melted chocolate evenly into half of the cavities of the silicone mold, spreading it up the sides to shape thin, even shells.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the mold for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens and sets completely.
- Remove Chocolate Halves: Gently pop the chocolate shells out of the silicone mold, taking care not to crack them.
- Add Filling: Place a spoonful of cocoa powder mixture, mini marshmallows, and powdered sugar into the center of one chocolate half, making sure not to overfill.
- Seal the Bombs: Warm the edge of another chocolate half slightly to soften, then press it gently onto the filled half to seal the cocoa bomb. Smooth any edges if needed.
- Cool Completely: Allow the sealed cocoa bombs to rest at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is fully set and sealed.
- Store and Serve: Keep the cocoa bombs in an airtight container until ready to use. To enjoy, place a bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it, stirring to reveal the decadent hot chocolate.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate chips or couverture chocolate for best flavor and smooth texture.
- Ensure the silicone molds are completely dry before pouring chocolate to avoid seizing.
- You can customize the fillings by adding peppermint bits, crushed cookies, or flavored cocoa blends.
- Heat the edges carefully when sealing to avoid melting the entire shell.
- Store cocoa bombs in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent melting.
Keywords: hot cocoa bombs, chocolate bombs, hot chocolate, winter dessert, cozy drink
