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How to Make Hot Cocoa Bombs

Written by Kimberly Coffin · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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Learn How to Make Chocolate Hot Cocoa Bombs Filled With Hot Cocoa Mix and Mini Marshmallows.

Perfect for Creating a Delicious Cup of Hot Chocolate. Pour Steaming Milk Over the Top to Melt the Chocolate and Release the Hot Cocoa and Marshmallows.

Whether you’re looking for a unique gift for a coworker, a fun family night, or just looking to elevate your personal hot chocolate experience, these hot cocoa bombs are sure to be a hit. 

A big thanks to Joann for sponsoring this post. You can find all of the supplies you need to make these adorable hot cocoa bombs at your local Joann or at joann.com. 

When I saw these hot chocolate bombs go viral, I knew I had to try them out for myself. So, I ran to my local Joann and bought everything I needed to get started. After trial and error, I finally came up with a few tips and tricks of my own for creating the perfect hot cocoa bombs. 

Table of Contents

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  • Hot Cocoa Ball Supplies
  • CLICK HERE TO PRINT OFF YOUR FREE PRINTABLE HOT COCOA CHRISTMAS GIFT TAGS
  • Step 1: Prep the Chocolate Shells
  • Step 2: Fill and Assemble Shells
  • Step 3: Decorate (Optional)
  • Hot Cocoa Ball Troubleshooting
  • Personalize Your Hot Cocoa Bombs
  • CLICK HERE TO PRINT OFF YOUR FREE PRINTABLE HOT COCOA CHRISTMAS GIFT TAGS

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You can make these hot cocoa bombs into a Christmas gift by boxing them up and adding in my free Christmas Printable Gift Tags or Christmas Gift Tags with Your Cricut Machine!

If you haven't seen these popular Hot Chocolate Bombs before let me explain them to you. They are chocolate spheres filled with hot cocoa powdered mix as well as marshmallows. When you place them in a mug and pour hot milk over them, the chocolate melts, and the hot cocoa and marshmallows release from the inside. Stir it up and enjoy a delicious cup of hot cocoa!

Hot Cocoa Ball Supplies

  • 2.5” Half Sphere Molds
  • Hot Chocolate Powder
  • Marshmallows
  • Chocolate Melting Wafers (White)
  • Chocolate Melting Wafers (Milk)
  • Wilton Squeeze Bottle
  • Silicone Basting Brush
  • Spatula
  • Microwave Safe Bowl 
  • Hot Pan
  • Sprinkles (Optional)
  • Gift Box (Optional)
  • Free Printable Gift Tags

Let's get started!

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Step 1: Prep the Chocolate Shells

To begin, melt your chocolate melting wafers. While you can use any chocolate, I like to use melting wafers since they don’t need to be tempered. Heat your melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl for 15 seconds at a time (be sure to stir your wafers in between). I know it's easy to skip the 15-second increments, but please don't! You want to make sure to frequently stir your wafers to avoid burning them.

Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of warmed chocolate wafers into your mold. Using a silicone basting brush, evenly coat the interior of your mold with the melted chocolate. Make sure to bring your brush all the way up to the top of the mold, adding more chocolate as needed. You'll want to check the mold from multiple different angles to ensure that you've coated all sides of the sphere.

Let your molds cool slightly and flip them upside down. This will prevent the bottom from having a flat appearance and give you a nice smooth shell. To avoid streakiness or spottiness make sure to place them in the freezer for a couple of minutes to cool completely.

Once the chocolate has completely cooled, reapply warmed chocolate around the rim of the mold. If you can see through the chocolate to your base, your shell is too thin. 

Once your molds are ready and completely cooled off, carefully remove the chocolate shells. Do this by peeling the mold away from the chocolate shells.

You'll want to go nice and slow to avoid breaking the chocolate. If your chocolate breaks along the top rim you'll want to create a thicker shell to give the chocolate more support.

Step 2: Fill and Assemble Shells

Heat up a saucepan or baking sheet on low heat. 

Take one half sphere and lightly press the rim of the sphere against your warm pan for a few seconds. This ensures your shell has a smooth edge.

Now it's time to add your filling! While I like a classic hot chocolate with marshmallows, feel free to add any fillings you wish! You'll want to add 1-2 tablespoons of hot cocoa to your sphere. Fill the remainder of the sphere with marshmallows. I like to stack them upwards in the center of the sphere.

Next, take another half sphere and quickly melt its edges on your hot pan. 

Line up the two half spheres and gently press them together. I find it's easiest to do this by making sure the chocolate is at eye level so you can see if the spheres are aligned or not. Be carefully not to hold onto the chocolate for too long or it will begin to melt!

The warm chocolate acts like glue to secure the half spheres together. While the chocolate is still warm, ensure that the entire edge has been sealed together so that the hot cocoa doesn't leak out of it.

Step 3: Decorate (Optional)

Warm white chocolate melting wafers in a squeeze bottle. Complete your hot cocoa bombs with a chocolate drizzle and add in some fun winter sprinkles. 

Hot Cocoa Ball Troubleshooting

Streaky Chocolate - If you are using real chocolate make sure to temper your chocolate. If you are using chocolate wafer melts, make sure to allow the chocolate to harden inside of the fridge for 3-5 minutes.

Fingerprints - Wear a tight pair of rubber gloves while working to prevent any fingerprints.

Cracking - Make sure to coat the chocolate mold two times to build up a solid layer of chocolate to prevent any cracking.

Personalize Your Hot Cocoa Bombs

Sea Salt & Dark Chocolate - Use a Dark chocolate wafer as your base and sprinkle coarsely ground sea salt on top of the hot cocoa bomb.

Peppermint - Chop up a candy cane and add it to the inside and outside of the hot cocoa bomb for a minty twist!

Mexican Hot Chocolate - Just a dash of cinnamon will add some kick to your hot cocoa!

Mint - Add a few Andes Mints to the inside of your hot cocoa bomb for a minty fresh taste!

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  1. Gina says

    January 06, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    Wow... you really do make it look and sound easy. I avoided trying my hand at making these because it just seemed to be too much work. Thank you for sharing your method... I will have to try making some of these with a Valentine's Day theme / sprinkles!

    Reply
    • Sondra says

      January 06, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      Great thought! I hope they come out great!

      Reply
  2. Lynda konrad says

    January 06, 2021 at 6:00 pm

    What kind of cocoa powder?

    Reply
    • PATT HILMER says

      January 07, 2021 at 1:55 am

      Any hot cocoa mix works - Swiss Miss, Nestle, or you can make your own.

      Reply
      • Vicki says

        January 14, 2021 at 4:17 am

        Can you tell me where to buy the 2.5 sphere mold?
        Thank you so much for any help.

        choosing JOY,
        Vicki

        Reply
  3. Shirley Brodir says

    January 06, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    My granddaughter made them and gave them as gifts. A little too sweet for us.

    Reply
    • Veronica Gann says

      January 06, 2021 at 10:41 pm

      Shirley Brodir - increase the amount of hot water or milk. The ones I was given were the same way.

      Reply
    • Sheila R says

      January 18, 2021 at 11:49 pm

      If you use an 8oz cup they are very rich; more for a 12 oz cup

      Reply
  4. PATT HILMER says

    January 07, 2021 at 2:00 am

    We made these and for the melting of the rims, we used a dinner plate placed on a pan of very hot water. Once sealed and set, we ran the rim on the plate to get a nice finished edge.

    Reply
    • julie unruh says

      December 13, 2021 at 3:47 am

      nice idea for warming up a plate instead of pan!

      Reply
    • Cathy Royal says

      December 26, 2021 at 11:10 am

      thanks for the tip

      Reply
  5. Vangi says

    January 08, 2021 at 2:59 am

    Can these be made with chocolate chips?

    Reply
  6. PolyCreative Mami says

    January 09, 2021 at 12:11 am

    Love these ones. I am willing to try them but I do not have a silicone mat although I have a metal one. But nlt sure if that would work .

    Reply
  7. PolyCreative Mami says

    January 09, 2021 at 12:12 am

    Love these ones. I am willing to try them but I do not have a silicone mat although I have a metal one. But nlt sure if that would work .

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      January 10, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      The reason why people use a silicone mat instead of metal it doesn't bend away from the chocolate. The chocolate is thin and will break easy if you try to remove it from the pan instead of the removing the pan from the chocolate. I think you could use a metal pan, however I don't think it would work well.

      Reply
  8. Vicki says

    January 12, 2021 at 12:50 am

    Can anyone share where to buy the 2.5 there mold - Joanns does not have it - thank you so much.

    choosing JOY,
    Vicki

    Reply
    • Lazy girls says

      January 28, 2021 at 11:04 pm

      I picked up one at target. But you could also order from amazon.

      Reply
    • Gloria Diehl says

      December 29, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      Amazon has them

      Reply
  9. vicki says

    January 12, 2021 at 12:51 am

    Whoop, I meant "sphere" mold (2.5) size

    Reply
    • Micah says

      January 14, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      My friend bought some of or amazon that I am going to borrow 🙂 They sell really nice ones on amazon.
      Hope that helps

      Reply
      • Vicki says

        January 14, 2021 at 6:35 pm

        Thank you - I will take a peek - I just did not want to order the wrong size or poor quality product - happy cocoa making:)

        JOY,
        Vicki

        Reply
  10. Rebecca says

    December 09, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    What size box holds four bombs so neatly?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hansen says

      December 11, 2021 at 2:33 am

      Hey Rebecca! You can find the iridescent boxes I used HERE!

      Reply
  11. Gina Kleinsmith says

    December 12, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    Finally giving them a try. I used 2 T hot cocoa mix and still very sweet; think I will try 1 T and stick with 8oz milk to see if that is less sweet; both my 15 yr. old twin girls said it was too sweet also. Fingerprints were an issue; I’ll try the gloves next round & I love your suggestion of adding more chocolate after the first “freeze” to make sure they are thick enough. Is there a way to keep the melted chocolate soft while working with the balls?

    Reply
  12. Marlene Foster says

    July 09, 2022 at 3:47 am

    How do you print this without all the ads and extras. My printer shows 25 pages before the comments. Looks like a fun project but way too much paper involved.

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      January 16, 2023 at 9:50 am

      Right! This is why I hate these blogs and projects... too many ads, and no direct download or printable of the recipe like the tags are. I would rather purchase instructions than deal with this.... or follow other makers who have easier access to stuff. It also doesn't help that this is a 6 month old comment with no response from the creator.

      Reply

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