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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs
Last year I made these Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs and they were a huge hit with over 500,000 blog post views!
So this year I decided I would make these Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs just in time for Christmas.
They will make the perfect holiday beverage to warm up to while you enjoy some quality time with your loved ones.
You can make them all winter long because they are so easy to make, I am talking in under 30 minutes and these are ready to use!
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs
Make these Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs then cuddle up with your loved ones while watching your favourite holiday movies!
What You Will Need:
For the Homemade Hot Chocolate Powder
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 ounces very finely chopped chocolate
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
For the Hot Chocolate Bombs
- 1 package (16 ounces) chocolate bark
- Hot chocolate powder (above)
- Additional sprinkles or crushed candy canes, for garnish
Yields: 6 Hot Chocolate Bombs
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How To Make Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs
Follow along with the Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs step-by-step process photos and then find the printable recipe below!
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Gather all of the ingredients you will need to make the recipe.
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Combine all of the ingredients for your homemade hot chocolate powder in a medium bowl.
Set aside until ready to assemble.
Recipe Note:
If you don’t want to make your own hot chocolate powder, you can use your favourite store-bought mix and add the crushed candy cane and mini marshmallows to it.
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Melt the chocolate bark according to the package directions.
Add a few tablespoons of chocolate to each silicone mold and spread the chocolate around the mold making sure to get a thick, even layer.
I like to use a pastry brush to spread the chocolate but a spoon would work too.
Once there is a thick and even layer in all of the moulds, transfer the chocolate to the fridge until it has hardened – about 10 minutes.
Recipe Note:
I highly recommend using chocolate candy bark but if you’d prefer to use tempered chocolate, it will work in this recipe as well!
Chocolate candy bark will melt smooth and shiny and harden easily, melted chocolate that has been tempered will not.
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Once the chocolate is set, carefully remove it from the molds and place it on a tray.
Recipe Note:
I recommend using gloves when making the hot chocolate bombs so you don’t leave any fingerprints behind.
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Fill half of the chocolates with the homemade hot chocolate powder mix.
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Heat a small skillet over medium heat just until warm, then remove it from the heat.
Place one unfilled chocolate on the pan and allow it to sit for 1-2 seconds or until the edge is just beginning to melt.
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Then, immediately place the wet chocolate edge onto one of the filled chocolates and press them gently to seal.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the remaining chocolate bombs.
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Drizzle any additional chocolate over the bombs and top with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
Store the bombs in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
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To serve, add the Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bomb to a mug.
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Pour hot milk into the mug.
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Stir until the chocolate has melted, top with some extra marshmallows and a candy cane, then enjoy!
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs
Ingredients
For the Homemade Hot Chocolate Powder
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 ounces very finely chopped chocolate
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
For the Hot Chocolate Bombs
- 1 package (16 ounces) chocolate bark
- Hot chocolate powder (above)
- Additional sprinkles or crushed candy canes, for garnish
Instructions
For the Homemade Hot Chocolate Powder
- Combine all of the ingredients for the hot chocolate powder in a medium bowl.
- Set aside until ready to assemble.
For the Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Melt the chocolate bark according to the package directions. Add a few tablespoons of chocolate to each silicone mold and spread the chocolate around the mold making sure to get a thick, even layer. I like to use a pastry brush to spread the chocolate but a spoon would work too.
- Once there is a thick and even layer in all of the molds, transfer the chocolate to the fridge until it has hardened - about 10 minutes.
- Once the chocolate is set, carefully remove it from the molds and place it on a tray. I use gloves while handling the chocolate so there aren’t fingerprints on the outside of the cocoa bombs.
- Fill half of the chocolates with the homemade hot chocolate powder mix.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat just until warm, then remove it from the heat.
- Place one unfilled chocolate on the pan and allow it to sit for 1-2 seconds or until the edge is just beginning to melt.
- Then, immediately place the wet chocolate edge onto one of the filled chocolates and press them gently to seal. Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the remaining chocolate bombs.
- Drizzle any additional chocolate over the bombs and top with festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes.
- Store the bombs in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
- To serve, add the hot chocolate bomb to a mug and top with hot milk. Stir until the chocolate has melted and enjoy.
Notes
- I highly recommend using chocolate candy bark but if you’d prefer to use tempered chocolate, it will work in this recipe as well! Chocolate candy bark will melt smooth and shiny and harden easily, melted chocolate that has been tempered will not.
- If you don’t want to make your own hot chocolate powder, you can use your favourite store-bought mix and add the crushed candy cane and mini marshmallows to it.
- I recommend using gloves when making the hot chocolate bombs so you don’t leave any fingerprints behind.
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