Homemade Hot Chocolate Bomb

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When life gives you hot chocolate, make a Homemade Hot Chocolate Bomb! Melted chocolate painted into dome-shaped molds, filled with hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows make for one exciting festive drink that kids and adults will love.

A milk chocolate hot chocolate bomb topped with crushed peppermint

Happy December, friends! I am so excited to be sharing a super festive recipe that you and your kids will love to make, drink, and gift to others. We all love hot chocolate when there is a chill in the air. There is nothing more fun than a Homemade Hot Chocolate Bomb to take your childhood favorite drink to the next level. We have loved buying these every year during the holiday season, but now we are having even more fun making them in our home and creating our favorite flavors - both kid and adult-friendly!

The process starts by using melted chocolate and dome molds to create the outer shell, then filling one side with hot cocoa mix and marshmallows. Next, you just melt the edge of the other dome and press the two together to seal it. Then, there you have it: a festive and delicious hot chocolate bomb. Now drop it into a mug and pour hot milk over it. Watch the magic happen as your hot chocolate comes together! You can even top it with homemade whipped cream if you're feeling extra fancy. It's certainly fun for little ones to be involved in and watch, but really, just as fun for the adults!

Ingredients

Half of a hot chocolate bomb filled with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, and crushed peppermint with more hot chocolate bombs in the background

Chocolate Melting Wafers- Dark or white chocolate will be great for creating the shell
Hot Cocoa Mix- The very essence of this festive drink!
Mini Marshmallows- To add the ultimate hot chocolate feel
Additions- Crushed peppermint, mini chocolate chips, caramel sauce, sprinkles, cinnamon, the options are endless!

Directions

Dome molds covered in melted chocolate next to hardened chocolate domes that have just come out of the molds

Melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, stir and continue melting in 30-second increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth
Add one tablespoon of chocolate to six silicone dome mold cavities
Using the back of a small spoon, spread the chocolate up the sides and bottom of the silicone mold to cover it completely (make sure that the chocolate goes up to the edge of the mold)
Allow the chocolate to set and harden at room temperature or place the silicone mold in the refrigerator for the chocolate to harden quicker (approximately 20 minutes)

Above shot of several white and milk chocolate hot chocolate bombs, decorated with peppermint, chocolate, and marshmallows

Carefully remove the chocolate domes from the mold and place on a baking sheet
Fill three of the chocolate domes with cocoa powder, marshmallows, and any optional add ons
Using a warm plate, press the other three domes to the warm plate to create a flat surface and to melt the edge of the chocolate dome (the melted chocolate will act like glue to seal the two domes together)
Place the empty dome onto the filled dome and gently hold to seal the chocolate together. Run your finger along the seam to spread the melted chocolate and ensure that it is sealed shut
Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the chocolate bomb

A hot chocolate bomb sitting in a clear mug

Place the hot chocolate bomb in a large glass mug and pour hot milk over it
The chocolate will melt and will be ready to stir and serve, enjoy!

A mug full of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows

Tips and FAQs for Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs

Chocolate candy melts are going to make a smooth start to your chocolate dome. Wafers are created to melt easily and harden once they are dry and this is very important when you are making chocolate domes. If you use regular chocolate you will need to temper the chocolate to be sure that it will harden enough to easily come out of the chocolate molds.
Using a silicone mold is really important to create a smooth round shape. The silicone makes removing the chocolate dome so easy and fail-proof.
Feel free to customize your hot chocolate bombs by adding in things like crushed peppermint, mini chocolate chips, caramel sauce, sprinkles, or ground cinnamon. This is where you can get creative!

What type of chocolate melts should I use?

Personally, I have loved using Ghirardelli Melting Chocolate Wafers. It's good quality chocolate that tastes great and makes a perfect hard shell.

Can I make hot chocolate bombs without a dome mold?

If you don't have a silicone mold or can't find one online or in a store, the interior of a small coffee cup or small rounded bowl lined with plastic wrap works well for a household hack!

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