The holidays are upon us! This treat is perfect for a cold day. With adult supervision, any child can help to decorate the hot chocolate bomb. Would it be easier to just use a hot chocolate pack? Maybe... BUT, what's better than spending time together and creating these delicious AND adorable treats? I've seen these treats everywhere lately and decided to give it a try. It's an easy and affordable treat to create!
Materials needed:
~ Chocolate chips
~ White chocolate chips
~ Crushed peppermint candy
~ 1/2 hot chocolate mix of your choice
~ Semi-sphere silicone mold
~ 1 1/2 cup of warm milk
When melting the chocolate, make sure to not overheat it. I simply microwave the chocolate in 30 second intervals and mix until I get the desired consistency.
Step 1
Get your silicone mold ready for the chocolate! While you are working on getting the chocolate inside, place it on top of a baking sheet for easy transfer to the fridge.
Step 2
Now, I had these extra baking chips in my pantry, so this is what I ended up using. Feel free to use whatever chocolate you enjoy the most. Melt the chocolate. Click HERE to learn how to melt chocolate. There are a couple of ways to do so. I prefer the microwave since it's a quick and easy way to heat chocolate, but please do whatever you feel most comfortable with!
Step 3
Next, using a spoon, place the melted chocolate into the silicone mold. Use the back of the spoon to smooth the chocolate up the sides of the dome. You can do a thin second layer to strengthen the domes. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. If you find your hands are a little too warm and melting the chocolate when you touch it, place it back into the fridge.
Step 4
Now, you can get all your fillings ready for the chocolate bomb. I had some hot cocoa packs in my pantry, so I decided to use them! Crush the peppermint candy fine enough that it will melt easily in the mix. Add some marshmallows for more sweetness!
Step 5
Take a warm plate and put the chocolate mold on it to melt and make the edges less rugged. This way, the chocolate bomb will look seamless once put together.
Step 6
Carefully fill your mold with the hot chocolate, crushed peppermint, and marshmallows.
Step 7
Using the warm plate again, heat the top dome edge and place on top of the filled dome. Smooth the seam with a warm spoon if you want a seamless look.
Step 8
Now, you can decorate the outside of the bomb. I added white chocolate and crushed peppermint.
Step 9
Warm the milk. Place your chocolate bomb in a mug and pour the warm milk on top. Mix with a spoon... or a candy cane! Enjoy your delicious hot chocolate.
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