These Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs are so fun and easy to make too!
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast and I am thrilled to be sharing this popular hot chocolate bombs that are just perfect for Valentine’s Day!
If you’ve tried the White Chocolate Mocha Hot Chocolate Balls I shared a while back, you already know how fun it is to watch them explode.
I just love when the chocolate melts and reveals the hidden marshmallows and hot chocolate mix inside.
GATHER THESE INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE VALENTINE’S DAY HOT COCOA BOMBS
- Red Candy Melts
- Valentine’s Sprinkles
- Hot Chocolate
- Mini Marshmallows
- White icing
Then scroll down for full Hot Chocolate Balls Measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!
You’ll also need a 6 Sphere Silicon Mold like this one here.
How to Make Hot Chocolate Balls
Pour candy melts in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds or until melts have fully melted.
Spread melted candy melt into one half of a bomb mold.
Using the bottom of your spoon, press the chocolate up the sides of the mold, keeping it thick but even until every bit of the mold is covered.
Repeat with all bomb mold halves.
Let the molds sit about 5 minutes.
Re-spread any of the candy melts that sank to the bottom of the molds.
Place the molds in the refrigerator for about 5 – 10 minutes.
Once set, carefully remove the candy melt spheres from the mold.
Gently press on one side of the chocolate to make the chocolate slid out of the mold.
Fill half of the spheres with the hot cocoa powder & marshmallows.
How to Seal a Hot Chocolate Ball
Heat a flat bottom bowl or plate in the microwave for one minute, until the surface of the plate is warm to the touch.
Press one of the empty chocolate bomb halves open-side-down onto the flat portion of the warm plate for about 10 seconds.
This will gently melt the rim of the chocolate cup.
Immediately press this warmed edge chocolate cup to the top of one of the filled cups.
This will join the two halves of the hot cocoa bomb.
You can use the tip of your finger to smooth the melted candy around the seam.
You want to make sure it is completely sealed.
Use the icing to draw lines back and forth on top of the bomb.
Sprinkle the bomb. The icing will act as a glue for the sprinkles to stick to.
How to Use a Hot Cocoa Ball
To use the hot cocoa bombs, place them in a mug and pour 2 cups hot milk or water over the top.
Stir until the hot chocolate ball with marshmallows inside is completely melted and enjoy!
A hallow chocolate sphere that is filled with hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows and other treats that are revealed when you pour hot milk or water on top of the ball and the chocolate outer shell melts away to reveal the ingredients hidden inside.
Technically speaking hot cocoa is the chocolate cocoa powder mixed with water or milk, sugar and other spices or extracts. Hot chocolate is a drink that is usually made by melting chocolate shavings into hot milk or cream.
Hot cocoa bombs can stay fresh in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Or refrigerated for 4 – 6 months.
If you like this fun Valentine’s Day treat, check out these ones too:
Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Balls
Equipment
- 6 Sphere Silicon Mold
Ingredients
- 12 oz Bag Red Candy Melts
- Valentine’s Sprinkles
- 1 Tbsp Hot Chocolate Per Bomb
- Mini Marshmallows
- White icing
Instructions
- Pour candy melts in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds or until melts have fully melted.
- Spread the candy melts up the sides of the mold until every bit of the mold is covered.
- Let the molds sit about 5 minutes & re-spread any of the candy melts that sank to the bottom of the molds.
- Place the molds in the refrigerator for about 30-45 minutes.
- Once set, carefully remove the candy melt spheres from the mold.
- Fill half of the spheres with the hot cocoa powder & marshmallows.
- Place a glass plate in the microwave for one minute.
- Remove the plate and immediately place each empty sphere on the hot place to heat the chocolate edges.
- Place each heated sphere on each filled sphere. You can use the tip of your finger to smooth the melted candy around the seam.
- Use the icing to draw lines back and forth on top of the bomb.
- Sprinkle the bomb. The icing will act as a glue.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
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