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Hot Chocolate Bombs

Sep 5, 2020 · 109 Comments

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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. 

  1. I found that in many recipes for homemade hot chocolate, most people use chocolate chips so I knew they would work here too. 
  2. They are more commonly found in everyone's pantry - one less specialty ingredient to buy!
  3. You don't have to really worry about going through the delicate process of tempering. 
  4. 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. 

  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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

 

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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

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Place the silicone molds on a small cookie sheet.
  2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring frequently until fully melted.
  3. Once the chocolate is melted, add a heaping tablespoon (or about 1ยฝ tbsp) into each cavity of the mold.
  4. 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.
  5. Give the mold a few taps against the counter to smooth out and remove any air bubbles.
  6. Let the chocolate sit about 5 minutes to cool down a bit more.
  7. 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.
  8. Give the mold a couple of light taps again.
  9. Place the mold into the fridge or freezer to set.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Allow the chocolate to set again, back in the fridge or freezer.

For gifting

  1. 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

  1. 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 85ยฐF. 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!

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Notes

Recipe by Owlbbaking.com

  • Author: Liz at 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

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  1. julie armour says

    February 08, 2021 at 11:24 am

    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

    Reply
    • Liz says

      February 10, 2021 at 7:52 am

      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.

      Reply
  2. julie armour says

    February 07, 2021 at 5:07 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Liz says

      February 08, 2021 at 9:16 am

      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! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Chelsea says

    December 25, 2020 at 9:11 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      December 26, 2020 at 8:03 am

      Hi Chelsea! Oooh, hmm, what size mold are you using? The one I use in this post measures 2.5 inches across.

      Reply
  4. Kris bolles says

    December 21, 2020 at 8:20 pm

    These look amazing canโ€™t wait to make but wondering if hot water can be used instead of hot milk?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      Hi Kris! You could use water, but the drink wouldn't come out as creamy.

      Reply
  5. Kris says

    December 21, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    These look amazing! Instead of hot milk can hot water be used?

    Reply
  6. Gloria says

    December 21, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    Have you used Almond Bark before for the chocolate? That`s all I have in my pantry!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Gloria! I have not tried this with almond bark. Let us know how it goes if you try it out!

      Reply
  7. Lauren Selhost says

    December 19, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      December 22, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      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!

      Reply
  8. Chelsey says

    December 12, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      December 13, 2020 at 8:40 am

      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.

      Reply
  9. Hannah Hammel says

    December 07, 2020 at 10:42 am

    Hey! I tried to download the labels but it wasn't working ๐Ÿ˜• what size font did you use? I think these are soooo cute!! Thanks for sharing






    Reply
    • Liz says

      December 08, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      Hi Hannah! Oh no! Sorry for the trouble. I can email them directly to you!

      Reply
      • Lynn Anderson says

        December 18, 2020 at 8:02 pm

        I made these and they are fantastic. Much easier than I thought Would you email me the tags also?






        Reply
  10. Lisa S. says

    December 03, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      December 04, 2020 at 9:09 am

      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. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. Monika says

    November 30, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      December 02, 2020 at 9:31 am

      Hi Monika! That's a good question. It probably wouldn't be necessary now that the weather is colder.

      Reply
  12. Kellie M Petrillo says

    November 23, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    Can you melt the chocolate in the microwave? TIA

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 24, 2020 at 7:58 am

      Hi Kellie! Yes, absolutely! Be sure to stir the chocolate at 15 sec intervals to avoid burning/seizing.

      Reply
  13. Beverly says

    November 21, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 22, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks, Beverly!! Hmm, interesting. I wonder if too much chocolate is pooling on the bottom?

      Reply
  14. Melissa says

    November 18, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 18, 2020 at 6:11 pm

      Hi Melissa! Thanks for reaching out! Great question. ๐Ÿ™‚ 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 โ€œfat bloomโ€ 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!!

      Reply
  15. Crimson says

    November 13, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Hello!
    Do you know what the shelf life for these would be?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 13, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      Hi Crimson! In a sealed bag, they should last at least 2-3 weeks (stored in a cool, dry place. If itโ€™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 isnโ€™t fully sealed, the marshmallows would probably get stale after a few days. Hope that helps!!

      Reply
  16. Jess K says

    November 10, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 11, 2020 at 8:51 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Jess K says

        November 11, 2020 at 9:01 am

        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! ๐Ÿ™‚ 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!

        Reply
        • Liz says

          November 13, 2020 at 7:55 am

          You got it! ๐Ÿ™‚ Also, that trick with the mold sounds great, thank you so much for sharing!!

          Reply
        • Jolynn says

          November 14, 2020 at 6:06 pm

          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 Iโ€™ll just have to sample before I make these for Christmas.

          Reply
          • Liz says

            November 16, 2020 at 4:50 pm

            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. says

        December 13, 2020 at 4:19 pm

        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 didnโ€™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!






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        • Liz says

          December 15, 2020 at 8:24 am

          I'm so glad you enjoyed making these!! Thank you for sharing your experience & tips!!

          Reply
  17. Amy Plungis says

    November 09, 2020 at 8:02 am

    Is there a brand of chocolate chips you suggest that work best?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 11, 2020 at 8:43 am

      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!

      Reply
  18. Meg says

    November 07, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    My favorite hot cocoa mix calls for 2 tablespoons per serving. Most of the other mixes Iโ€™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.

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 08, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Meg says

        November 08, 2020 at 4:46 pm

        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!

        Reply
    • RACHEL says

      November 10, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      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??

      Reply
      • Liz says

        November 11, 2020 at 8:48 am

        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. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
  19. Carly says

    November 04, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    I love this! The gift box idea is perfect. I didnโ€™t see anywhere where you mentioned where you purchased the boxes, would you mind sharing that information? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 05, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Tammy Flores says

        December 04, 2020 at 1:27 pm

        Dollar stores also carry boxes that are the perfect size AND the perfect price ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
  20. Heather says

    November 04, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Thank you for sharing! This is so fun! Where did you find the darling "joy" mug?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 05, 2020 at 11:41 am

      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: ๐Ÿ™‚

      https://amzn.to/2TWBan3
      https://amzn.to/3n1Obsd
      https://amzn.to/3p3d7B4

      Reply
      • Heather says

        November 06, 2020 at 11:51 am

        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!!






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        • Liz says

          November 06, 2020 at 6:42 pm

          No worries!! ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
  21. Jessica says

    November 03, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    I'm wondering the same

    Reply
  22. Terri says

    November 02, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    These are adorable!!! Thank you for sharing! Where did you find your cute joy mugs?!
    XO

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 03, 2020 at 2:30 pm

      Hi Terri! Thank you for the kind words!! I found that mug at Hobby Lobby last year. It was pretty inexpensive too! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  23. Eileen says

    October 31, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    What is soft peppermint candy and where would I find it? I always think of peppermint candy as hard.

    Reply
    • Liz says

      November 01, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      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

      Reply
  24. Kelly says

    October 28, 2020 at 9:53 am

    Have you made boozy bombs? I would love to make some adult hot Chocolate Bombs ๐Ÿ˜‹

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 30, 2020 at 5:52 pm

      I haven't! Whoa, my mind is blown!!! That sounds like an amazing idea!! Let me know if you give it a try!

      Reply
  25. Beth says

    October 25, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    Do you prefer to use regular mini marshmallows or dehydrated mini marshmallows?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 28, 2020 at 8:34 am

      Hi Beth! I prefer using regular mini marshmallows. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Eva capaldi says

        November 01, 2020 at 1:06 pm

        Looking for helpful suggestions are used chocolate chip morsels and Iโ€™m finding that it seems like the chocolate is not hardening enough Iโ€™m not quite sure what Iโ€™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

        Reply
        • Liz says

          November 01, 2020 at 4:47 pm

          Hi Eva! Try leaving them in the fridge for longer, maybe 45 minutes to 1 hour to ensure they are thoroughly chilled and hardened.

          Reply
          • Jessica says

            November 03, 2020 at 5:16 pm

            Hi,! How long are they good for once packaged ?

          • Liz says

            November 05, 2020 at 1:00 pm

            Hey Jessica! In a sealed bag, they should last at least 2-3 weeks (stored in a cool, dry place. If itโ€™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 isnโ€™t fully sealed, the marshmallows would probably get stale after a few days. Hope that helps!!

        • Barb says

          November 02, 2020 at 9:45 pm

          Try wearing inexpensive white gloves. They will protect the chocolate from the warmth of your fingers and keep the chocolate shiny.

          Reply
  26. Deborah L Hutson says

    October 24, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    What size ball are these comparable to? Golf ball, tennis ball, baseball? Do these fit in a normal mug?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 28, 2020 at 8:38 am

      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.

      Reply
  27. Nancy Johnson says

    October 21, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    Iโ€™m gathering all the things I need to make these! So cute! Thank you! Question... where did you find the adorable holly stickers?






    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 21, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      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!

      Reply
  28. Daphne Euglow says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    Do you think my Instant Pot egg bite molds would work for this?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 21, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      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.

      Reply
    • Laney says

      October 25, 2020 at 10:23 am

      Hi Daphne, did you try this yet? I was thinking of using the egg bites mold too!

      Reply
  29. Jessica Pippin says

    October 16, 2020 at 9:04 am

    Hi there! I see your gifting packaging is very professional looking and youโ€™ve included links. Iโ€™m interested in where the boxes came from please and thank you!! Love your blog!!!

    ~Jessica

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 16, 2020 at 11:06 am

      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!

      Reply
  30. Charron says

    October 15, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    Going to make these with my little ones. What diameter mold did you find works best?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 16, 2020 at 11:07 am

      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! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    • Kaylen says

      November 05, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      Hello! I was Wondering if you wouldnโ€™t mind sharing the size of the gift box you used?

      Reply
      • Liz says

        November 06, 2020 at 6:42 pm

        Hi Kaylen! The box is 7x7. ๐Ÿ™‚ 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!

        Reply
  31. Michelle says

    October 14, 2020 at 11:34 pm

    Love this! Iโ€™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

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 15, 2020 at 7:56 am

      Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for the kind words!! I found the Joy mug at Hobby Lobby a few years ago!

      Reply
      • Brooke says

        November 18, 2020 at 8:55 pm

        My HL had these mugs and a similar one that said Noel. Super excited to put these together. Thanks for the inspiration.

        Reply
  32. Bob says

    October 13, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    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!






    Reply
  33. RC says

    October 13, 2020 at 8:11 am

    These were a lot of fun to make!! Thanks for sharing all the tips.






    Reply
    • Sarah Acosta says

      October 26, 2020 at 12:53 am

      Hello! Do you onow how long completed hot chocolate bombs last?
      Thank you Sarah A.






      Reply
  34. Stacy says

    October 12, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    Wow these look amazing! Will definitely give it a try!






    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 13, 2020 at 8:08 am

      Thanks Stacy! Hope you love 'em!!

      Reply
  35. Heather Wahler says

    October 10, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    What size molds did you use and where did you find them?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 10, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      Hi Heather! The exact ones I used are linked in the recipe (Amazon), scroll down to the 'equipment' section in the recipe card.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 22, 2020 at 8:38 am

        Hello! How long do these stay good for? Looks delicious! Thank you!






        Reply
        • Liz says

          October 22, 2020 at 9:54 am

          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 isnโ€™t fully sealed, the marshmallows would probably get stale after a few days. Hope that helps!!

          Reply
  36. Kellie says

    October 09, 2020 at 8:27 am

    Where did you get that gift box? These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 10, 2020 at 8:49 am

      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! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  37. Michelle says

    October 09, 2020 at 6:54 am

    Where do you get your cute gift boxes

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 10, 2020 at 8:49 am

      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!) ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  38. Angela says

    October 08, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 10, 2020 at 8:52 am

      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! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  39. Kim says

    October 08, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    I how do you prevent the chocolate balls from melting? Iโ€™ve tried using the nestle chips and Lindt but they begin to melt when Iโ€™m assembling and when sat on the counter after assembly

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 10, 2020 at 8:54 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        October 23, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        How long should they chill in the fridge after letting them cool for 5 minutes on the counter?

        Reply
        • Liz says

          October 28, 2020 at 8:39 am

          At least 30 minutes- just check that they are fully hardened!

          Reply
  40. Maureen says

    October 07, 2020 at 9:47 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 08, 2020 at 8:47 am

      That's great to know, Maureen!! Really appreciate you sharing! Hope you love them! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  41. Amanda says

    October 07, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    How long will the completed bombs last in a sealed bag?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 07, 2020 at 6:50 pm

      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!!

      Reply
  42. H McDaniel says

    October 06, 2020 at 10:41 pm

    Do you put a full packet of cocoa in each bomb?

    Reply
    • Liz says

      October 07, 2020 at 9:10 am

      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! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  43. Carol Ann McMullen says

    September 27, 2020 at 11:32 pm

    Where did you get your stickers? I can't wait to try and make these! Ordered the molds from your link. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Liz says

      September 28, 2020 at 9:50 am

      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!

      Reply

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