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    Home » Valentine's Day Activities and Recipes

    Modified: Jul 27, 2022 · Published: Jan 20, 2021 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs

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    Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I can think of no better way to celebrate than with some sweets. High on my list of sweet treats is hot cocoa. But why have an ordinary cup of hot cocoa when you can have one made with a hot chocolate bomb? They are so fun to watch in action! I am sharing a recipe for Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs that are super easy to make and sure to impress. Be sure to also check out our M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe.

    Valentines Hot Cocoa Bomb

    Jump to:
    • ☕What are Hot Chocolate Bombs?
    • ⭐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ☕What are Hot Chocolate Bombs?

    Hot chocolate bombs are a cool way to make a cup of hot cocoa. They are basically large balls of hollow chocolate that have been filled with hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows. To create a cup of hot chocolate with a hot chocolate bomb, you simply place the bomb in a mug and pour either warm milk or hot water over it. Then the fun starts. The chocolate will start to melt and open up and the powdered hot cocoa mix comes out, making a steaming and delicious cup of hot cocoa.

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    • Such a fun way to surprise someone you love
    • Hot cocoa is a great way to warm up on Valentine's day
    • Wrap in a favor bag with a ribbon and give out as Valentines

    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • red candy melts - You will melt this and use it to form the outer shell of the hot chocolate bomb.
    • Valentine's Sprinkles - If you can't find Valentine specific sprinkles, you can also just use red or pink ones.
    • Powdered hot chocolate mix - for inside the cocoa bomb. This is what will dissolve into the warm milk.
    • Mini Marshmallows - Fun to add to the center along with the
    • White cookie icing - this helps to seal the chocoalte together
    hot cocoa bomb ingredients

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Pour the candy melts into a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds or until the melts have fully melted.

    STEP 2: Using a spoon, spread the melted candy melts up the sides of a silicone mold until every bit of the round mold is covered. Let the molds sit for 5 minutes and then re-spread any of the candy that sank to the bottom of the molds.

    hot cocoa mold

    STEP 3: Now it's time to put the hot cocoa bomb together. To do this, you will want to melt the edges of the empty spheres a bit. Place a glass plate in the microwave for one minute. Remove the plate and immediately place each empty sphere on the hot plate, edge side down, to heat the chocolate edges. Then place each heated sphere on each filled sphere. You can use the tip of your finger to smooth the melted candy around the seam.

    hot chocolate bomb mold with red chocolate

    STEP 4: Use the white cookie icing to draw lines back and forth on top of the hot chocolate bomb. Then roll the ball in a bowl of Valentine's sprinkles. The icing will act as a glue to hold on all the sprinkles.

    pink and red hot cocoa bombs on plate

    When you are ready to serve a delicious drink, simply place one of the hot cocoa bombs in a mug and fill the mug with hot water or warm milk. Then watch as your yummy drink magically appears!

    Aren't these so festive? Celebrate Valentine's day with someone you love and enjoy these Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs.

    spoon with valentines hot cocoa bomb

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: To make these hot cocoa bombs, you will be using candy melts, which I find easier to use than chocolate, since they don't have to be tempered.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    Do candy melts taste as good as chocolate?

    I will be honest, not as good, but the difference is negligible when making hot cocoa bombs. To me it is worth it to use candy melts because they are easier to melt and come in awesome colors, like the red used here.

    How long will these hot chocolate bombs last?

    You can store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

    What if I can't find red candy melts?

    You can use chocolate candy melts for the base of ball. Since you will be covering it with colorful sprinkles, it should look fine.

    ❤️Related Recipes

    • Pink DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs
    • M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe
    • Minnie Mouse Hot Cocoa Bombs
    • Easy Hot Chocolate Fudge

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    📖 Recipe

    Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Vicky
    Celebrate Valentine's day with these Valentine's Day Hot chocolate bombs. They are easy to make at home. Give them to someone you love!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Chilling time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course beverages
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 hot chocolate bombs
    Calories 495 kcal

    Equipment

    • Hot Cocoa Bomb Silicone Mold

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    Ingredients
      

    • 12 oz Bag Red Candy Melts
    • Valentine’s Sprinkles
    • 1 tablespoon Hot Chocolate Per Bomb
    • Mini Marshmallows
    • White icing

    Instructions
     

    • Pour candy melts in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds or until melts have fully melted.
    • Spread the candy melts up the sides of the mold until every bit of the mold is covered.
    • Let the molds sit about 5 minutes & re-spread any of the candy melts that sank to the bottom of the molds.
    • Place the molds in the refrigerator for about 30-45 minutes.
    • Once set, carefully remove the candy melt spheres from the mold.
    • Fill half of the spheres with the hot cocoa powder & marshmallows.
    • Place a glass plate in the microwave for one minute.
    • Remove the plate and immediately place each empty sphere on the hot place to heat the chocolate edges.
    • Place each heated sphere on each filled sphere. You can use the tip of your finger to smooth the melted candy around the seam.
    • Use the icing to draw lines back and forth on top of the bomb.
    • Sprinkle the bomb. The icing will act as a glue.

    Notes

    You can store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 82gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Dannii says

      January 22, 2021 at 3:52 am

      5 stars
      How cute are these! I am going to make them with my daughter for Valentine's Day

      Reply
    2. Beth says

      January 22, 2021 at 1:07 am

      5 stars
      These look so pretty and so fun! Can’t wait to make these with my daughter! So excited!

      Reply
    3. Priya Lakshminarayan says

      January 21, 2021 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      We made this today..they turned out perfect! Thank you so much. Loved this recipe

      Reply
    4. Angela says

      January 21, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      What a perfect recipe for Valentine's Day! So great for gifting too. Love the colors and the hot cocoa bomb trend!

      Reply
    5. Alison says

      January 21, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      These Valentine's Day hot chocolate bombs are so cute! I'm going to make these with the kids as a special treat for the holiday!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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