Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs are delicious candy spheres that are filled with homemade hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes, then combined with hot milk in a mug for a delicious cup of hot cocoa!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 551kcal
Ingredients
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ounces finely chopped milk or dark chocolate
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Hot Chocolate Bombs
- 15 ounces Ghiradelli dark chocolate melting wafers or chocolate bark
- Hot cocoa powder (above)
- Additional crushed candy canes or sprinkles, for garnish
- Hot milk, for serving
Instructions
Hot Chocolate Mix
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Set aside until ready to assemble.
Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Melt the chocolate wafers or chocolate bark according to package directions. Add a few tablespoons of the melted chocolate to each silicone mold and spread the chocolate around the mold, making sure to get a thick, even layer. I like to use a pastry brush to spread the chocolate, but a spoon will work too.
- Once there is a thick and even layer in all of the molds, transfer the chocolate to the fridge for about 10 minutes until it has hardened.
- Once the chocolate is set, carefully remove it from the molds and place it on a tray. I use gloves while handling the chocolate so there aren’t fingerprints on the outside of the cocoa bombs
- Fill half of the chocolates with the homemade cocoa powder mix.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat just until warm-- then remove it from the heat.
- Place an unfilled chocolate on the pan and allow it to sit for 1-2 seconds or until the edge is just beginning to melt
- Then, immediately place the wet chocolate edge onto one of the filled chocolates and press them gently to seal. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the remaining chocolate bombs
- Drizzle any additional chocolate over the bombs and top with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes
- Store the bombs in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve
- To serve, add the hot chocolate bomb to a mug and top with hot milk. Stir until the chocolate has melted and enjoy
Notes
- This recipe uses a homemade hot chocolate powder, but if you don’t want to make your own-- feel free to use a store bought hot cocoa mix!
- Powdered sugar sweetens the hot chocolate mix.
- Cocoa powder is what makes the cocoa chocolatey. Make sure to use unsweetened baking cocoa.
- I love adding additional chopped chocolate to the cocoa powder mix, but it is completely optional! Just make sure to chop it really finely so it melts smoothly.
- Candy canes add a bit of peppermint flavor to the hot chocolate.
- Mini marshmallows are a classic addition to hot chocolate-- feel free to add as much or as little as you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 9mg