Description
Hot Chocolate Bombs are delightful chocolate spheres filled with a rich homemade chocolate milk powder and mini marshmallows. When placed in a mug and topped with hot milk, they melt to create a luscious and cozy hot cocoa drink perfect for cold days or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (39 g) cocoa powder
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Chocolate & Fillings
- 1 cup (168 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons chocolate milk powder, divided
- 3 tablespoons mini marshmallows, divided
Equipment
- 1 silicone chocolate bomb mold
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Milk Powder: In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of kosher salt. Mix thoroughly until well blended to create a homemade chocolate milk powder.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the Mold: Using a spoon or brush, evenly coat the inside of each cavity in the silicone chocolate bomb mold with melted chocolate. Make sure the chocolate layer is thick enough to hold shape but still smooth. Place the mold in the refrigerator to harden for about 10 minutes.
- Apply Second Layer: Once the first chocolate layer is firm, apply a second layer of melted chocolate inside each mold cavity to strengthen the shell. Chill again until fully set.
- Assemble the Bombs: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the prepared chocolate milk powder and 1 tablespoon of mini marshmallows into half of the mold cavities. Remove the other half of the hardened chocolate shells from the mold carefully.
- Seal the Bombs: Warm a plate slightly in the microwave. Take one empty chocolate shell and gently press its edge on the warm plate to slightly melt it, then cover the filled mold cavity to form a complete sphere. Press gently to seal. Repeat for all bombs.
- Set the Bombs: Chill the sealed chocolate bombs in the refrigerator for 5 minutes until completely firm.
- Serve: To enjoy, place one hot chocolate bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it. Watch the chocolate shell melt and release the chocolate milk powder and marshmallows, then stir well and sip your delicious hot cocoa.
Notes
- These hot chocolate bombs make an excellent gift or a fun activity for kids and adults alike.
- You can customize the filling by adding flavored marshmallows, peppermint pieces, or different types of chocolate powders.
- Ensure the chocolate shells are thick enough to hold their shape when melting in hot milk.
- Use whole milk or any milk alternative depending on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate bomb
- Calories: 457 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
