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    Home » Recipes » M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe

    M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe

    Published: Feb 2, 2021 · Modified: Sep 2, 2021 by Vicky

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    Have you had a chance to experience a hot cocoa bomb yet? If you have, you know how much fun it can be to make a delicious cup of hot chocolate. If you have not, you're in luck! I am sharing this M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe so you can make these yummy treats at home.
     
    This M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe from Mess for Less is a fun way to enjoy hot cocoa. Why pay a fortune for hot chocolate bombs when you can make them at home? #hotcocoabomb #hotchcocolatebomb

    What makes this M&M hot chocolate recipe awesome

    If you don't know what hot cocoa bombs are, they are balls of hollow chocolate that have been filled with hot cocoa mix and other treats, and then decorated. When hot milk is poured on these, they dissolve and reveal the hot cocoa and treats. This hot chocolate bomb recipe will make 6 hot chocolate bombs. Each bomb can be made using 8 oz of hot milk.

    m&m hot chocolate bomb recipe

    Ingredients

    • Chocolate chips
    • Hot Cocoa Bomb Silicone Mold
    • Hot Cocoa Powder (I like to use the mix that already has mini marshmallows in it)
    • Miniature M&M’s
    • Decorating Bag
    ingredients for m&m hot chocolate bombs

    HOW TO MAKE HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS WITH M&M's

    To make these adorable hot chocolate bombs, start by placing 2 cups of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate chips on 50% power for 3-5 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds until the chips have melted.

    melted chocolate in a bowl

    Scoop the chocolate into the half circles on the silicone mold using a spoon. Spread the chocolate evenly onto the entire cavity until it is  completely coated in the melted chocolate. Use 2 molds to make 12 half circles of chocolate.

    Carefully, place the silicone molds into a freezer for 2-3 minutes and then remove when hardened. Reheat the melted chocolate chips and add a second layer of melted chocolate to the half circles, especially around the edges.

    Freeze the chocolate in the mold again for another minute.

    melted chocolate in silicone mold

    Carefully remove the chocolate from the silicone molds.

    Now it is time to fill the hot cocoa bombs. Add 1 tablespoon of hot chocolate mix and several mini M&M’s to six of the half circles.

    hot cocoa powder in a chocolate sphere

    Once the hot cocoa bombs are filled, it is time to close and seal them. Reheat the chocolate chips if they have hardened and add 4 tablespoons of the melted chocolate to a decorating bag.

    Cut a small tip off the decorating bag and frost the edge of one half chocolate circle. Add an empty chocolate circle on top to make a sphere and hold it in place for 15 seconds. The chocolate will act as a glue to hold both sides together.

    Place hot cocoa bombs onto a plate and drizzle with the remaining melted chocolate from the decorating bag.  Top with mini M&M’s which will stick to the melted chocolate.

    m&M hot cocoa bomb

    When the chocolate has hardened, these are ready to use! Place an M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb into a mug and pour warm or hot milk over the top. Watch the bomb melt and stir to combine. Enjoy your treat and share with a friend!

    m&m hot chocolate bomb recipe

    M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe

    I am sharing this M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe so you can make these yummy treats at home.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: hot chocolate bombs, hot cocoa bombs
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Chilling time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 448kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • Hot Cocoa Bomb Silicone Mold

    Ingredients

    • 2 Cups chocolate chips
    • 6 tablespoon Scoopable Hot Cocoa Powder
    • ½ cup Miniature M&M’s

    Instructions

    • Place 2 cups of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate chips on 50% power for 3-5 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds until the chips have melted.
    • Scoop the chocolate into the half circles on the silicone mold using a spoon. Spread the chocolate evenly onto the entire cavity until it is  completely coated in the melted chocolate. Use 2 molds to make 12 half circles of chocolate.
    • Carefully place the silicone molds into a freezer for 2-3 minutes and then remove when hardened.
    • Reheat the melted chocolate chips and add a second layer of melted chocolate to the half circles, especially around the edges.
    • Freeze the chocolate in the molds again for another minute.
    • Carefully remove the chocolate from the silicone molds.
    • Add 1 tablespoon of hot chocolate mix and several mini M&M’s to six of the half circles.
    • Once the hot cocoa bombs are filled it is time to close and seal them. Reheat the chocolate chips if they have hardened and add 4 tablespoons of the melted chocolate to a decorating bag.
    • Cut a small tip off the decorating bag and frost the edge of one half chocolate circle. Add an empty chocolate circle on top to make a sphere and hold it in place for 15 seconds. The chocolate will act as a glue to hold both sides together.
    • Place hot cocoa bombs onto a plate, and drizzle with the remaining melted chocolate from the decorating bag.  Top with mini M&M’s which will stick to the melted chocolate.
    • When the chocolate has hardened, these are ready to use! Place an M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb into a mug and pour warm or hot milk over the top. Watch the bomb melt and stir to combine.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 180mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg

    Frequently asked questions

    My chocolate was hard to work with, what should I do?

    The chocolate dries very quickly so if it starts to get difficult to work with, pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds intervals until it melts a bit more.

    What other kind of chocolate can I use for this hot cocoa bomb recipe?

    If you don't have chocolate chips, any good chocolate or dark chocolate will work. simply chop up the chocolate and microwave according to the directions in the recipe.

    How do I store hot cocoa bombs?

    Store these in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them.

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

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    Comments

    1. Jeannette

      February 03, 2021 at 2:32 am

      5 stars
      These are absolutely perfect as gifts and for the little ones. I also love how I can wind down with a deliciously easy treat after work!

    2. Dannii

      February 03, 2021 at 3:51 am

      5 stars
      I have seen loads of hot chocolate bomb recipes, but never a m&m one. Such a great idea.

    3. Danielle Wolter

      February 03, 2021 at 4:30 am

      5 stars
      What an awesome idea to put m&ms into hot chocolate bombs! So fun for kids (and my boyfriend would love them too)!

    4. Katherine

      February 03, 2021 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      I love this idea! So cute and fun. My kids are going to love it.

    5. Toni

      February 03, 2021 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      This is really a great idea!! My kids really enjoyed making and drinking it!!

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