Make sure your molds are dry: Make sure your hot chocolate bomb molds are clean and dry before adding the melted chocolate. Do you see now all the different things you can do? Unleash your creativity and make your favorite combination! Kitchen Tools You Need In this cocoa bombs recipe, you can add whatever you want to the chocolate shell. The sky's the limit! You can make your own homemade chocolate bombs in just 15 minutes! I know that sounds crazy but I assure you it's totally possible.

Enjoy: To serve, place a hot cocoa bomb in your favorite mug, then pour one cup of hot milk over it. (Or, dunk it into a glass of hot milk!) Room Temperature: They will last up to two weeks at room temperature when stored out of direct sunlight, below 70 degrees. Use nut butters! A dd a teaspoon of Nutella, almond butter, cashew butter, or smooth peanut butter inside of your cocoa bombs. Vegan: Buy vegan chocolate chips and replace the original Baileys with Baileys Almande almond milk liqueur. Enjoy life chocolate chips are labeled vegan & dairy-free! Remove from the fridge or freezer once the first layer is hardened. Make sure there are no melted spots and that the entire half-circle is hard.Requires only two main ingredients. But don't worry, there are lots of options to create different combinations by adding different ingredients. Melt a seam around the middle of the egg to separate the chocolate eggshell into two pieces. I usually run a butter knife under hot water until the blade is super hot and use it to cut the egg-shaped hot cocoa or hot chocolate mold in half. Dark Chocolate Chips: These hot cocoa bombs use dark chocolate and milk chocolate chips to create a rich and luscious flavor. I recommend buying high quality chocolate (at least 70% dark or higher) that includes cocoa butter for the best results.

Dooley's: Most commonly adds toffee flavor but now they have different flavors including licorice, egg cream, and white chocolate versions too. Change up the chocolate! Use d ark chocolate for a more intense flavor or white chocolate for something a bit milder and sweeter. One chocolate bomb flavors only one cup of milk, so if you have a large mug of milk you may need more than one hot cocoa bomb to make your drink taste greatUse a candy thermometer to test the heat of the chocolate. You don’t want the chocolate to cool too much before you have a chance to add it to your molds, however, you also don’t want it to overheat which causes the chocolate to seize. Ideally it should be around 90 degrees when you use it. The easiest (and least messy way) to make hot cocoa bombs with alcohol is to create a paste with the hot cocoa mix and the liqueur you are using. P lace the hot chocolate bomb in the glass and stir. The hot milk will make your bomb open up and release the hot cocoa mix. Sugar-Free: If you want to omit the sugar in this recipe, replace chocolate chips with keto or sugar-free chocolate chips. Replace the Bailey’s with heavy cream, and use cocoa powder or sugar-free protein powder. Milk Chocolate Chips: Milk chocolate creates a creamy hot cocoa. If you prefer a dark, intense cocoa, swap with more dark chocolate chips.

This hot chocolate bombs recipe transforms hot milk into a magical cool weather drink!! It can be a fun and fancy way to make hot cocoa even more special!We like to make hot chocolate bombs with Baileys on special occasions like Christmas and Valentine’s day. Bailey’s Irish Cream: Perfect for boozy bombs! The sweet and vanilla-like taste of Irish cream liqueur pairs so well with chocolate! If you’re vegan or dairy-free, Baileys has a dairy-free almond based version too. Here are some suggestions just in case you're looking for some ideas to try with your hot chocolate bombs with alcohol. These liqueurs are available all over the world.

Use a hot plate. Run hot water over a small plate until it's extremely hot. Then dry it with a paper towel. Press the hot plate to plate on one half until the chocolate starts to melt, usually a few seconds, and then place it on top of the other half. Toppings: Decorate the chocolate bombs with chocolate sprinkles, drizzled chocolate, crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, chopped nuts, small chocolate candies, crushed chocolate wafers, or festive holiday sprinkles. Just use melted chocolate as glue.

Yes, you can! It's not as easy, and your hot cocoa bombs won't be as round, but will essentially work the same! If this recipe intrigues you, our Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb will be a hit too. Why You Will Love This Recipe