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Cocoa Bombs are all the rage thanks to Tik-Toc. It seems like every time you turn around you can find them and WOW they are expensive. $5-$6 apiece. Ummm, no thank you! I will show you how you can make your own right in the comfort of your own kitchen and have fun doing it. Do you homeschool? Let the kids join in a make it a Home Ec class. Now that’s a win-win!
What Are Cocoa Bombs?
Simply speaking, it’s hot chocolate on steroids. LOL Seriously, if you are a hot chocolate lover then cocoa bombs are something you want to try. There is something about this chocolatey goodness melting in your cup.
They are hallowed chocolate balls filled with marshmallows, hot chocolate, and sometimes sprinkles.
Here is How YOU Can Make Your Own!
Supplies Needed
- 1 – 4 oz bar Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Baking Bar
- 1 cup Hot Chocolate Mix or two packets of Instant Hot Chocolate Mix
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
- Green Sprinkles
- Chocolate mold
Instructions
1. Place the mold(s) into the freezer while you are melting the chocolate.
2. Melting the chocolate:
You can either:
Follow the directions on the package to melt the chocolate in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl OR you can set up a double boiler to melt the chocolate.
3. Once the chocolate is melted, remove the candy molds from the freezer and place on a small baking sheet. Next, add 1 tbsp of the chocolate into the mold. Use your spoon to move the chocolate around the inside of the mold. Make sure that you apply the chocolate evenly.
4. Repeat the process for the remainder of the molds. When you are done, lightly tap the mold(s) to get any air bubbles out.
5. Place the mold on the baking sheet back into the freezer and let the chocolate spheres set up for 10 – 15 minutes.
6. Remove the chocolate bomb molds from the freezer.
7. Carefully remove the chocolate from the molds.
8. Heat a plate in the microwave for approximately 60 seconds. Remove from the microwave then as you work on each mold, turn one of the bomb halves upside down and place it directly onto the hot plate for 5 to 10 seconds. You just want the rim to gently melt.
9. Fill the molds with 1 tbsp of the hot cocoa mix and top with mini marshmallows.
10. Then repeat the step to melt the rim of the bomb you are using to top your hot chocolate bomb.
11. CAREFULLY press the two halves together.
12. Repeat the process until all of the chocolate bombs are done.
13. Use the leftover chocolate and drizzle that over the top of your hot chocolate bombs.
14. Top with the sprinkles.
15. To use the bomb, place it in a large mug, pour warm milk over it, and stir until everything is mixed together and enjoy!
Printable Recipe
St. Patrick's Day Cocoa Bombs
Ingredients
- 1 - 4 oz bar Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Baking Bar
- 1 cup Hot Chocolate Mix or two packets of Instant Hot Chocolate Mix
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
- Green Sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the mold(s) into the freezer while you are melting the chocolate.
Melting the chocolate:
You can either:
2. Follow the directions on the package to melt the chocolate in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl OR you can set up a double boiler to melt the chocolate.
3. Once the chocolate is melted, remove the candy molds from the freezer and place them on a small baking sheet. Next, add 1 tbsp of the chocolate into the mold. Use your spoon to move the chocolate around the inside of the mold. Make sure that you apply the chocolate evenly.
4. Repeat the process for the remainder of the molds. When you are done, lightly tap the mold(s) to get any air bubbles out.
5. Place the mold on the baking sheet back into the freezer and let the chocolate spheres set up for 10 - 15 minutes.
6. Remove the chocolate bomb molds from the freezer.
7. Carefully remove the chocolate from the molds.
8. Heat a plate in the microwave for approximately 60 seconds. Remove from the microwave then as you work on each mold, turn one of the bomb halves upside down and place it directly onto the hot plate for 5 to 10 seconds. You just want the rim to gently melt.
9. Fill the molds with 1 tbsp of the hot cocoa mix and top with mini marshmallows.
10. Then repeat the step to melt the rim of the bomb you are using to top your hot chocolate bomb.
11. CAREFULLY press the two halves together.
12. Repeat the process until all of the chocolate bombs are done.
13. Use the leftover chocolate and drizzle that over the top of your hot chocolate bombs.
14. Top with the sprinkles.
15. To use the bomb, place it in a large mug, pour warm milk over it, and stir until everything is mixed together and enjoy!
Notes
The additional time listed is "freezer time" for the molds while you are melting the chocolate.