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A Hot Chocolate Bomb is a hollow, chocolate shell filled with cocoa mix and marshmallows. Place in a mug, pour on hot milk and watch the marshmallows float to the top! Give it a quick stir and you'll have a cozy warm cup of chocolatey goodness. Great for DIY holiday gifts and kids! {VIDEO}
Hot Chocolate Bombs!!! This is a thing!!
Last Christmas, I came across this trending idea and knew I had to make these for the upcoming season. These are SO fun to make and a really creative DIY holiday gift idea!
What is a hot chocolate bomb?
Hot chocolate bombs are hollow, chocolate, sphere shells, filled with hot chocolate mix and lots of mini marshmallows. In this version, I also added chopped peppermint pieces to make peppermint hot chocolate.
So that's what a cocoa bomb is, what you do next with it is the fun part!!
You place the bomb into an empty mug and you pour hot milk over it.
The shell begins to melt away and the mini marshmallows all float to the top! Give your drink a quick stir and you have a warm and cozy cup of hot chocolate!
This is a really fun idea for kids and sharing with guests who come over for the holidays. You can also make them ahead of time and share them as gifts!
Isn't it such a cool DIY gift idea?
I've given mugs as gifts before in the past during the holidays and adding a hot chocolate bomb to the gift box makes it that much more special!
How to make Hot chocolate bombs
The process is quite easy, anyone can do it! The only thing to be mindful of is, it takes some time since you have to let the chocolate set.
To start, you will need the following tools:
- Round Silicone Molds
- A small offset spatula , butter knife or spoon
- Chocolate / chocolate chips
- Powdered hot chocolate mix
- Mini marshmallows
- Soft peppermint candies (optional)
If you are planning on gifting these, here are the items I would recommend -
- Heat sealer
- Cello bags
- Ribbons/twist ties to decorate the bags
- Labels (click here to download the print outs I used in this post!)
The first step to making hot chocolate bombs is melting the chocolate.
About the chocolate...
For this recipe, I use chocolate chips. Before all you chocolate connoisseurs start to @ me, there are a few reasons I chose to use chocolate chips in this recipe.
- I found that in many recipes for homemade hot chocolate, most people use chocolate chips so I knew they would work here too.
- They are more commonly found in everyone's pantry - one less specialty ingredient to buy!
- You don't have to really worry about going through the delicate process of tempering.
- I found it much easier to fill the molds with the chocolate chips vs. a melted bar or chocolate because the latter was too runny and the sides of the mold came out too thin.
Can you use good, high quality chocolate for this recipe? Absolutely. I happened to find that the bombs were easier to make with chocolate chips so I went with it.
Hot Cocoa Bomb Molds
The molds I recommend for this are round silicone molds. It is so easy to remove the hardened chocolate from silicone molds because you can bend and stretch the mold to carefully remove the chocolate. I have seen other hard plastic molds used and the chocolate is very prone to breaking, so I highly suggest sticking with silicone!
Once you have the chocolate melted, you can begin to fill the molds. I found that 1 heaping tablespoon was the PERFECT amount for each cavity (or about 1½ tbsp).
Spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold and make sure there are no bare spots.
Then, allow the molds to sit and rest for about 5 minutes. This allows the chocolate to thicken up a little bit which will help as you go back to layer up the sides of the mold again.
This is a very important step. If you don't go back in to re-coat the sides, all of the chocolate will pool at the bottom and when you go to take them out the sides will break!
Once you've re-coated the sides, put the molds in the fridge or freezer to set.
Removing the molds
The great thing about using a silicone mold is you can stretch it. I watched several folks use hard plastic molds on YouTube and they all had trouble removing the chocolate. Trust me, silicone is the way to go!
I found it was easiest to stretch the mold away from the sides by tugging the mold around the cavity. This helps to loosen the chocolate.
Then, while you have the side stretched, use your fingers to push the bottom of the cavity up so that the chocolate pops out of the top.
You may see a couple of pieces crack off the edge of the bomb, but that's OK because we're going to melt the edges a bit anyway.
Finishing off your hot chocolate bombs
Now, it's time to fill & seal them! My recipe here is for hot chocolate balls with marshmallows inside (and some crushed peppermint candies too!). The marshmallows and peppermint candies can be omitted though, if you want.
Here is the method that I found to be the easiest to getting these sealed together.
- On a small plate, add a bit of water until it covers the surface. Microwave the plate for about 15 seconds or until warmed. Remove the water and dry off the plate.
- Pick up one of the half-spheres and place it edge side down on the plate for a few seconds. This should melt the chocolate just a little bit.
- Then, fill that half with the hot chocolate powder, marshmallows etc. Grab the other half of the bomb, melt the edges on the plate and bring the two halves together and press gently. You can use the tip of your finger to smooth the chocolate around the seam.
- Allow the chocolate to set again, back in the fridge or freezer.
If desired, you can drizzle some melted chocolate on the top of these and add chopped peppermint or sprinkles too!
How to Store and Gift Hot Chocolate Bombs
When sealed well in an airtight container or zip lock bag, they should last at least 2-3 weeks stored in a cool, dry place. If it’s warmer than 70 degrees you might want to keep them in the fridge. If there are any holes in the chocolate and the bag isn’t fully sealed, the marshmallows would probably get stale after a few days. Be sure that the chocolate bomb does not come in contact with any moisture or condensation.
The best way to gift this chocolatey treat is by placing it in a cello bag, either with a self stick seal like these ones or you can use a heat sealer. If you bake & gift a lot and you HAVEN'T invested in a heat sealer yet, I highly recommend it!! They're not that pricey and not only does it add a total professional look to your baked goods, it keeps treats WAY more fresh!!
To some of the packaging, I added a colorful twist-tie with some miniature jingle bells, which were really cute (you can see that in the video).
But for the rest, I sealed them and attached a cute label with instructions. I also added some tiny scrapbook stickers to make them even more festive!
Click here to grab the labels shown in this post!
These add such a wonderful homemade touch to gifts.
In my little individual gift boxes, I added a cute mug which cost me about $5.00 alongside the bomb, plus some extra marshmallows and mints. They're a great, thoughtful yet inexpensive gift and everyone LOVES them!
Many of you have been asking about where I got the box and the mug in these photos
Last season, I picked up the mug at Hobby Lobby and I got the giftbox at HomeGoods. Unfortunately, I'm not able to find a similar box online but HomeGoods, Hobby Lobby or Michaels may have similar boxes!
The box shown here measures 7x7 and fit the mug and one hot chocolate bomb perfectly.
I was able to find another premium gift box on Amazon that measures the same and would work perfectly for this gift!
I believe Hobby Lobby stopped making the mugs but I was able to find some similar ones on Amazon -
Comfort & Joy Holiday Mug
Porcelain Joy Mug
Red Joy Mug
Hot Chocolate Bombs
A Hot Chocolate Bomb is a hollow, chocolate shell filled with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows. Place in a mug, pour on hot milk and watch the marshmallows float to the top! Give it a quick stir and you'll have a cozy warm cup of chocolatey goodness. Great for DIY holiday gifts and kids!
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 3 1x
Ingredients
- 8oz or 227g of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (I recommend using chips for this recipe, I used semi-sweet). This amount of chocolate is enough for 3 bombs (or to fill one mold with 6 cavities). Scale accordingly if making more.
- Hot cocoa powder (about 1 tablespoon per bomb)
- Mini marshmallows (fresh or dehydrated work!)
- Chopped soft peppermint candy (optional)
Instructions
To make the hot chocolate bombs
- Place the silicone molds on a small cookie sheet.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring frequently until fully melted.
- Once the chocolate is melted, add a heaping tablespoon (or about 1½ tbsp) into each cavity of the mold.
- Using an offset spatula, back of a spoon or butter knife, spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold until every bit of the mold is covered. Be sure to coat the chocolate up to the edge of the top as well.
- Give the mold a few taps against the counter to smooth out and remove any air bubbles.
- Let the chocolate sit about 5 minutes to cool down a bit more.
- After 5 minutes is up, you should notice some pooled chocolate at the bottom of the cavities. Spread the pooled chocolate from the bottom, back up the sides to re-coat the sides.
- Give the mold a couple of light taps again.
- Place the mold into the fridge or freezer to set.
- Once set, remove the chocolate from the molds by stretching the sides first and then using your fingers to push the bottom up, popping out the chocolate. Set chocolate aside.
- On a small plate, add a bit of water until it covers the surface. Microwave the plate for about 15 seconds or until warmed. Remove the water and dry off the plate.
- Pick up one of the half-spheres and place it edge side down on the plate for a few seconds. This should melt the chocolate just a little bit.
- Fill it with the hot cocoa powder, marshmallows and peppermint pieces if using. Grab the other half of the bomb, melt the edges on the plate and bring the two halves together and press gently. You can use the tip of your finger to smooth the chocolate around the seam.
- Allow the chocolate to set again, back in the fridge or freezer.
For gifting
- Add the bomb to a 5x7 cello bag or treat bag. Seal and add ribbon, labels or stickers.
How to make hot chocolate with a hot chocolate bomb
- Place bomb in an empty mug. Pour over 8 oz of hot milk. Stir and enjoy!
Storing
Note: Chocolate can begin to melt at about 85°F. If your room temp is anywhere near that number, it is best to store these in the fridge to avoid melting. If the surface of the chocolate bomb starts to sweat or condensate, it's because the room is too warm or humidity is high (in which case, store in the fridge). This can cause "blooming", that white stuff sometimes found on chocolate, which is SAFE to consume- it just doesn't look as pretty!
Equipment
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Notes
Recipe by Owlbbaking.com
- Prep Time: 60
- Category: Chocolate
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 543
Keywords: Hot Chocolate Bombs, Homemade Hot Chocolate, Easy Christmas Gifts, Christmas Gift Ideas DIY, Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
julie armour
I have been tempering the chocolate and using the correct kind of chocolate. My question is that I still can't seem to get the insides of the molds shiny and clean enough. Using hot hot water and vinegar wipe
Liz
Got it. I'm not a complete expert in with chocolate molding, but I did some research. There could be micro-scratches in your molds, causing them to appear dull (maybe from the manufacturer?) I also found some other cleaning methods here that might work for you.
julie armour
I cannot seem to get the molds clean enough for the bombs to come out shiny. I have tried very hot water and drying them with a dish towel and even using a dish towel with some vinegar on it. They still don't come out shiny.
Liz
Hi Julie! Great question! For super shiny bombs, you'll need to temper the chocolate. I wanted to keep this recipe super easy so I opted to not temper, but here's an article to help you do that! 🙂
Chelsea
Hi! I was wondering how you got so many marshmallows in your bombs? I can only get 6 mini marshmallows in mine tops. Thank you!
Liz
Hi Chelsea! Oooh, hmm, what size mold are you using? The one I use in this post measures 2.5 inches across.
Kris bolles
These look amazing can’t wait to make but wondering if hot water can be used instead of hot milk?
Liz
Hi Kris! You could use water, but the drink wouldn't come out as creamy.
Kris
These look amazing! Instead of hot milk can hot water be used?
Gloria
Have you used Almond Bark before for the chocolate? That`s all I have in my pantry!
Liz
Hi Gloria! I have not tried this with almond bark. Let us know how it goes if you try it out!
Lauren Selhost
Hi! I have a question about the chocolate. You said chocolate chips works best, but it's there a difference between milk and semi-sweet when it comes to setting? I used milk chocolate (I'm not a fan of semi-sweet) and after after minute out of the fridge the spheres started softening and I got fingerprints all over them. I also couldn't quite line them up because they softened and started to become misshapen. Any suggestions? Do I need a different kind of chocolate? TIA!
Liz
Hi Lauren! There might be a slight difference since those two chocolates have different cocoa/fat ratios. I would try to make the shells a bit thicker so they don't get misshaped when you go to attach the two halves. I would also give the chocolate additional chill time to set. I've also seen a great trick using cupcake liners to avoid finger prints. I hope that helps!
Chelsey
Hi! I made these and when I put a heaping tablespoon in the mold, it was way too much! They came out very thick. Will they still melt in the milk? They're gifts. Any troubleshooting ideas?
Liz
Hi Chelsey! Oh no! Did a lot of chocolate pool at the bottom of the mold? They should still dissolve as long as the milk is hot enough, although there's always going to be some chocolate that settles on the bottom of the mug because the shell itself requires quite a bit of chocolate even if spread thinly. I always find that 1.5 Tbsp was a good amount because it was enough chocolate to spread up the sides and prevented the shell from breaking.
Hannah Hammel
Hey! I tried to download the labels but it wasn't working 😕 what size font did you use? I think these are soooo cute!! Thanks for sharing
Liz
Hi Hannah! Oh no! Sorry for the trouble. I can email them directly to you!
Lynn Anderson
I made these and they are fantastic. Much easier than I thought Would you email me the tags also?
Lisa S.
Hi! These look amazing! I haven't tried it yet but I did have a question. I have cellophane bags to put them in and I would like to do the label like you did but did you attach the label with a state with staples? When you do that does that put holes in the bag or make it not as airtight? Maybe that's a silly question but just want to make sure before I gift them. Thanks!
Liz
Hi Lisa! No worries, that's a great question! I heat sealed the bags and attached the labels with staples at the top of the bag, above the seal. The area containing the chocolate was still fully sealed. 🙂
Monika
Hi. So if I wanted to make a gift box and mail/ship, do you think the box will need a cooling bag so that the choc doesn't melt?
Liz
Hi Monika! That's a good question. It probably wouldn't be necessary now that the weather is colder.
Kellie M Petrillo
Can you melt the chocolate in the microwave? TIA
Liz
Hi Kellie! Yes, absolutely! Be sure to stir the chocolate at 15 sec intervals to avoid burning/seizing.
Beverly
Mine look and taste great and your instructions were great! I'm having a problem with the bottoms flattening out slightly while cooling, so the they are not quite "orbs", but flattened on two sides.
Any suggestions?
Liz
Thanks, Beverly!! Hmm, interesting. I wonder if too much chocolate is pooling on the bottom?
Melissa
Hello there, I tried doing the bombs, they looked and tasted AMAZING!!! However, the next day the chocolate looked different, it had white dots all over the place. Do you know why this happened?
Thanks!
Liz
Hi Melissa! Thanks for reaching out! Great question. 🙂 This has happened to me too. It's not ideal looking, but it's totally safe and natural! That white stuff on the chocolate is a sign of “fat bloom” which forms due to the milk fats or cocoa butter crystalizing on the surface. It likely occurs from the chocolate stored at a warm temperature. I hope that helps!!
Crimson
Hello!
Do you know what the shelf life for these would be?
Liz
Hi Crimson! In a sealed bag, they should last at least 2-3 weeks (stored in a cool, dry place. If it’s warmer than 70 degrees you might want to keep them in the fridge). If there are any holes in the chocolate and the bag isn’t fully sealed, the marshmallows would probably get stale after a few days. Hope that helps!!
Jess K
Maybe I missed a step, but mine looked all full of fingerprints from trying to get them together...haha. I could blame my kids and say they put them together, but.... Any suggestions on how to keep them clean? I tried the plate trick to get them to seal, but I definitely need more practice at that part.
Thanks!
Liz
Hi Jess! Haha no worries, yeah I had difficulty with this too! As I think about it now, I'm wondering if there's a way to hold/pick up the chocolate using a piece of plastic wrap? Not sure if that would work, I'm just trying to think of any & all solutions! The plate part can be a little tricky too! You may need to heat up the plate a couple of times while you're sealing the bombs. The hotter it is, the easier it is to work with.
Jess K
I tried the plate trick and I definitely didn't heat it enough. I just saw a tutorial where they turned the mold upside down after popping them out and use it as a stand while filling, which I thought was pretty handy. It still wouldn't keep my fat fingers from being all over the top half! 🙂 I am guessing if I had a better seal approach it would speed it up and I'd have less prints. Thanks for the guidance!
Liz
You got it! 🙂 Also, that trick with the mold sounds great, thank you so much for sharing!!
Jolynn
I wonder if I dip one of the ends in some melted chocolate would that help seal it better? Also when I make hot chocolate it usually says to use 1/4 a cup per serving. This recipe says a tablespoon. Is that because the chocolate shell is part of it? I guess I’ll just have to sample before I make these for Christmas.
Liz
Hi Jolynn! Dipping the ends in melted chocolate is definitely another good way to seal these! Correct, the chocolate shell adds a lot of chocolate flavor so 1/4 c of cocoa per serving might be a lot.
Lori S.
Hi! I just finished making these. I was surprised at how easy they were. I was worried about putting them together. When I heated the plate it seemed I didn’t have a lot of work time if I had the 1/2 in the fridge to chill. The next batch I put in the freezer and ran hot hot water over a plate. Worked great. Thanks!
Liz
I'm so glad you enjoyed making these!! Thank you for sharing your experience & tips!!
Amy Plungis
Is there a brand of chocolate chips you suggest that work best?
Liz
Hey Amy! I used Nestle semi-sweet chocolate chips since it's what I had on hand. Although, I've used Ghirardelli chips in the past and that chocolate has better flavor in my opinion!
Meg
My favorite hot cocoa mix calls for 2 tablespoons per serving. Most of the other mixes I’ve used call for 2 or 3 tablespoons. Do you use only 1 tablespoon because of the chocolate shell? The molds I ordered arrived today and my 20 year old son is ready for me to start experimenting.
Liz
Hey Meg! Thanks for reaching out! Great question. The chocolate shell definitely adds a lot of chocolate so I'd say that 1tbsp + the shell is probably enough! The cocoa mix I used called for 1 tbsp and it worked great. You may need to experiment!
Meg
I made a batch of 3 last night. I used semi sweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of my favorite cocoa mix. It was fantastic! My son said it was like chocolate soup. lol. Will try again using darker chocolate and maybe add a little coarse sea salt. Oooo, we have plans! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
RACHEL
Hi there! I am having an issue with my fingerprints being left on the chocolate after filling. I am using gloves, but that's not stopping the prints from being left on there. Any tips??
Liz
Hi Rachel! This was difficult for me too. As I think about it now, I'm wondering if there's a way to hold/pick up the chocolate using a piece of plastic wrap or something? I'm just throwing ideas out there. 🙂
Carly
I love this! The gift box idea is perfect. I didn’t see anywhere where you mentioned where you purchased the boxes, would you mind sharing that information? Thanks!
Liz
Hi Carly! Sure, so I actually found that gift box at HomeGoods last season. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a similar item online but stores like HomeGoods or Michaels and Hobby Lobby should carry something similar!
Tammy Flores
Dollar stores also carry boxes that are the perfect size AND the perfect price 🙂
Heather
Thank you for sharing! This is so fun! Where did you find the darling "joy" mug?
Liz
Hi Heather! I found it at Hobby Lobby last season. I was able to find the link to it on their website but it looks like they're out of stock online: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Christmas/Kitchen-Dining/Drinkware/Joy-Mug/p/80840549
Here are some alternatives on Amazon: 🙂
https://amzn.to/2TWBan3
https://amzn.to/3n1Obsd
https://amzn.to/3p3d7B4
Heather
Thank you so much for the links!
So sorry that I didn't see that Terri and Jessica had asked them same question!!
Such a cute idea for Christmas gifts!!
Liz
No worries!! 🙂
Jessica
I'm wondering the same
Terri
These are adorable!!! Thank you for sharing! Where did you find your cute joy mugs?!
XO
Liz
Hi Terri! Thank you for the kind words!! I found that mug at Hobby Lobby last year. It was pretty inexpensive too! 🙂
Eileen
What is soft peppermint candy and where would I find it? I always think of peppermint candy as hard.
Liz
Hi Eileen! Soft peppermint candy is hard in the package but the difference is, it quickly dissolves once you pop it into your mouth. They're also sometimes called peppermint puffs. They work well for this recipe because they dissolve nicely in the cocoa. Here's a link if you want to check them out! https://amzn.to/34KDPq6
Kelly
Have you made boozy bombs? I would love to make some adult hot Chocolate Bombs 😋
Liz
I haven't! Whoa, my mind is blown!!! That sounds like an amazing idea!! Let me know if you give it a try!
Beth
Do you prefer to use regular mini marshmallows or dehydrated mini marshmallows?
Liz
Hi Beth! I prefer using regular mini marshmallows. 🙂
Eva capaldi
Looking for helpful suggestions are used chocolate chip morsels and I’m finding that it seems like the chocolate is not hardening enough I’m not quite sure what I’m doing wrong. It seems like when I take them out of the molds after being in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes they are kind of somewhere melting in my hands
Liz
Hi Eva! Try leaving them in the fridge for longer, maybe 45 minutes to 1 hour to ensure they are thoroughly chilled and hardened.
Jessica
Hi,! How long are they good for once packaged ?
Liz
Hey Jessica! In a sealed bag, they should last at least 2-3 weeks (stored in a cool, dry place. If it’s warmer than 70 degrees you might want to keep them in the fridge). If there are any holes in the chocolate and the bag isn’t fully sealed, the marshmallows would probably get stale after a few days. Hope that helps!!
Barb
Try wearing inexpensive white gloves. They will protect the chocolate from the warmth of your fingers and keep the chocolate shiny.
Deborah L Hutson
What size ball are these comparable to? Golf ball, tennis ball, baseball? Do these fit in a normal mug?
Liz
Hi Deborah! The molds I used and recommend (you can find the links at the bottom of the recipe card) measure 2.5 inches in diameter which is about the size of a tennis ball (tennis balls are 2.7 inches). They fit perfectly in a normal mug.
Nancy Johnson
I’m gathering all the things I need to make these! So cute! Thank you! Question... where did you find the adorable holly stickers?
Liz
Hi Nancy! Yay! I'm so glad to hear you're going to make them! I found those at Hobby Lobby last year. Sometimes they are located in the scrapbook section!
Daphne Euglow
Do you think my Instant Pot egg bite molds would work for this?
Liz
Hi Daphne! You could certainly make it work. I don't own these molds so I can't say how different it would be, I looked up an image and they appear to be a bit smaller and more cylindrical. You would probably need a little less chocolate for the shell part.
Laney
Hi Daphne, did you try this yet? I was thinking of using the egg bites mold too!
Jessica Pippin
Hi there! I see your gifting packaging is very professional looking and you’ve included links. I’m interested in where the boxes came from please and thank you!! Love your blog!!!
~Jessica
Liz
Hi Jessica! You're so sweet, thank you!! I usually find these types of boxes at Home Goods or craft stores (Michaels, Hobby Lobby). Definitely recommend Home Goods though, they're always very sturdy and beautifully designed!
Charron
Going to make these with my little ones. What diameter mold did you find works best?
Liz
Hi Charron! Sounds so fun! The diameter of the mold is 2.5 inches. The ones I used in this post are actually back in stock AND currently on sale! 🙂
Kaylen
Hello! I was Wondering if you wouldn’t mind sharing the size of the gift box you used?
Liz
Hi Kaylen! The box is 7x7. 🙂 Everything fit pretty snug in there, so if you need to add anything else to your gift I would go with a slightly larger box!
Michelle
Love this! I’m looking forward to trying. Where did you find your Joy mug- super cute and looks amazing in the box! Wonderful gift idea! Thank you for the detailed tips and recipe ~Michelle
Liz
Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for the kind words!! I found the Joy mug at Hobby Lobby a few years ago!
Brooke
My HL had these mugs and a similar one that said Noel. Super excited to put these together. Thanks for the inspiration.
Bob
These are amazing! I couldn't believe how easy it was to make these! Thank you for this recipe! Your instructions and photos were great!
RC
These were a lot of fun to make!! Thanks for sharing all the tips.
Sarah Acosta
Hello! Do you onow how long completed hot chocolate bombs last?
Thank you Sarah A.
Stacy
Wow these look amazing! Will definitely give it a try!
Liz
Thanks Stacy! Hope you love 'em!!
Heather Wahler
What size molds did you use and where did you find them?
Liz
Hi Heather! The exact ones I used are linked in the recipe (Amazon), scroll down to the 'equipment' section in the recipe card.
Emily
Hello! How long do these stay good for? Looks delicious! Thank you!
Liz
Hi Emily! In a sealed bag, they should last at least 2-3 weeks (stored in a cool, dry place. If it's warmer than 70 degrees you might want to keep them in the fridge). If there are any holes in the chocolate and the bag isn’t fully sealed, the marshmallows would probably get stale after a few days. Hope that helps!!
Kellie
Where did you get that gift box? These look amazing!
Liz
Hey Kellie! Thank you!! I think I got this one at either Michaels or Home Goods. Both of those stores always have lovely boxes for the holidays! 🙂
Michelle
Where do you get your cute gift boxes
Liz
Hi Michelle! I think I got this one at either Michaels or Home Goods! (I can't remember exactly where - I remember I picked it up last season!) 🙂
Angela
What kind of chocolate chips did you use? Semi-sweet? Milk chocolate? I plan on making these bombs as gifts for my friends during Christmas, and I am so excited to try this recipe. Thank you!
Liz
Hi Angela! I used semi-sweet! I find that because there's hot chocolate powder AND all this extra chocolate, it makes the end result less sweet which is nice. But either can be used! Me too, they make such lovely little gifts! 🙂
Kim
I how do you prevent the chocolate balls from melting? I’ve tried using the nestle chips and Lindt but they begin to melt when I’m assembling and when sat on the counter after assembly
Liz
Hi Kim! How long did you let them set for? Once the chocolate is fully chilled and set, they should not melt when assembling. Hope that helps!
Danielle
How long should they chill in the fridge after letting them cool for 5 minutes on the counter?
Liz
At least 30 minutes- just check that they are fully hardened!
Maureen
One way to evenly coat is to turn the mold upside down and move it in a circular motion over a plate. You can re-melt the drippings. Also a plastic squeeze bottle of melted chocolate can seal the 2 pieces together. I haven't tried this recipe yet but that's what I've done with dimensional molds for years. Can't wait to try as they look cute.
Liz
That's great to know, Maureen!! Really appreciate you sharing! Hope you love them! 🙂
Amanda
How long will the completed bombs last in a sealed bag?
Liz
Hi Amanda! In a sealed bag, they should last at least 2-3 weeks (stored in a cool, dry place). If there are any holes in the chocolate and the bag isn't fully sealed, the marshmallows would probably get stale. Hope that helps!!
H McDaniel
Do you put a full packet of cocoa in each bomb?
Liz
Hi! For this recipe, I used a bulk container of cocoa mix which called for 1 tbsp of mix per serving, so that's what I put into each bomb. I imagine using a full packet of cocoa in each bomb would be fine since that's one serving too! 🙂
Carol Ann McMullen
Where did you get your stickers? I can't wait to try and make these! Ordered the molds from your link. Thank you!
Liz
Hi Carol! Thank you so much!! I got the stickers at Hobby Lobby last year. I'm sure any craft store would have something similar!