Hot Chocolate Bombs (Printable)

Chocolate spheres filled with cocoa and marshmallows that transform into creamy hot cocoa when melted in hot milk.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate Shells

01 - 10.5 oz high-quality dark or milk chocolate, chopped

→ Filling

02 - 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 6 tbsp powdered sugar
04 - 1 cup mini marshmallows

→ Decoration (optional)

05 - 1.75 oz white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
06 - Sprinkles, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
02 - Using a pastry brush or spoon, coat 2.5-inch silicone sphere molds with a thick, even layer of melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
03 - Refrigerate molds for 10 minutes, then apply a second layer of chocolate for sturdiness and chill for an additional 10–15 minutes until set.
04 - Carefully unmold the chocolate shells. Fill half of them with 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp powdered sugar, and a generous spoonful of mini marshmallows.
05 - Warm a plate in the microwave. Press the rim of an empty shell half onto the plate to slightly melt the edge, then quickly press onto a filled half to seal and smooth the seam.
06 - Drizzle with melted white chocolate and add sprinkles if desired. Allow to set before serving.
07 - Place a bomb in a mug, pour 1 cup (8 fl oz) of very hot milk over it, and stir until fully melted and creamy.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • Theres something magical about watching a solid chocolate sphere melt into rich, creamy hot chocolate right before your eyes
  • They make incredibly thoughtful gifts that feel fancy but are secretly fun to make at home
02 -
  • If your chocolate seizes and turns grainy, do not add water. This ruins it completely. Instead, whisk in a tiny bit of vegetable oil to smooth it out again
  • Humidity is the enemy. Choose a dry day to make these or your chocolate might never set properly
03 -
  • Buy two sets of sphere molds so you can work more efficiently without waiting for shells to set
  • Patience is not optional here. Rushing the chilling time is the number one reason these fail
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