Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs (Printable Version)

Chocolate spheres filled with cocoa mix and peppermint create a rich, minty treat to enjoy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Shells

01 - 10.5 oz semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped or in chips

→ Filling

02 - 6 tbsp hot cocoa mix
03 - 6 tbsp mini marshmallows
04 - 3 tbsp crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

→ Decoration (optional)

05 - 1.75 oz white chocolate, melted
06 - 2 tbsp additional crushed peppermint candies

# Directions:

01 - Heat chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each until fully melted and smooth.
02 - Brush melted chocolate evenly and thickly inside silicone half-sphere molds approximately 2.5 inches in diameter.
03 - Refrigerate molds for 10 minutes to set. Apply a second chocolate coat if necessary for sturdiness, then chill for an additional 10 minutes.
04 - Gently remove chocolate shells from molds, ensuring they remain intact.
05 - Fill half of the shells with 1 tablespoon each of hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows, plus 1/2 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies per shell.
06 - Warm a plate briefly in the microwave. Press the rim of an empty shell onto the warm plate to slightly melt the edge, then carefully seal it onto a filled shell. Repeat for all halves.
07 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over assembled bombs and sprinkle with extra crushed peppermint. Let set completely before serving.
08 - Place one bomb in a mug, pour 8 to 10 fluid ounces of hot milk over it, and stir until fully dissolved for a rich peppermint hot chocolate.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're like a warm hug in a mug that you get to build and enjoy slowly.
  • The peppermint twist adds a refreshing zing that turned this into an instant holiday favorite with my family.
02 -
  • Chilling the chocolate shells thoroughly before filling is what keeps everything intact during assembly.
  • The warming plate trick to seal the bombs makes all the difference in creating a perfect chocolate bond.
03 -
  • Use good-quality chocolate with a high cocoa butter content to ensure smooth melting and a glossy finish.
  • Double-coating the shells not only strengthens them but gives that satisfying crisp snap when you tap your spoon.

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