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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bomb Tutorial

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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