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A close-up photo of a DIY hot cocoa bomb made with dark and milk chocolate, topped with confectioners' sugar and mini marshmallows

DIY Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe Super Easy

A simple recipe to make hot cocoa bombs at home
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (200g) dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120g) milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder
  • Confectioners ' sugar for dusting

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 200°F (90°C) for 10 minutes to create a warm environment for melting chocolate
  2. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth
  3. Prepare a silicone candy mold or a small cupcake liner by lightly spraying with cooking spray to ensure easy removal
  4. Fill the mold or liner about 1/4 of the way with melted chocolate, then tap gently to remove air bubbles
  5. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, until the edges start to harden
  6. Fill the center of the chocolate shell with desired fillings, such as marshmallows or cocoa powder
  7. Drizzle a small amount of melted chocolate over the fillings to seal the bomb
  8. Refrigerate the hot cocoa bombs for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate completely
  9. Remove the bombs from the mold or liner and serve by dropping into a mug of hot milk, watching as it dissolves and releases the fillings