Name: Orange Slice Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups Orange Candy Melts; 2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix; 2 cups Mini Marshmallows; 24 Slices Orange Chocolate Ball

Every year at Christmas I look forward to digging into my Christmas stocking for those delicious orange chocolates. Since I was a kid this has been one of my favorite traditions. This year I am taking those magical memories and making a new holiday tradition - Orange Slice Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs.

Orange Slice Hot Cocoa Bombs

What Kind of Chocolate Can You Use to Make Hot Cocoa Bombs?

Chocolate can be a bit tricky to work with, however I do have one trick that will simplify the process of making homemade hot cocoa bombs.

That secret? Candy melts.

I like to use melting chocolates because they are designed to do this kind of work. They melt smoother and stay workable for longer. Plus they’re less prone to seizing up if they get a little hot by accident. Not to say they won't’ seize, but they’re less prone to doing so.

I tried making hot cocoa bombs with regular chocolate chips and while you CAN do it, they get very unmanageable fast. The chocolate is more liable to crack coming out of the mold and it’s just not worth it.

Candy melts are also pre-colored, so you don’t have to worry about the chocolate seizing up as you color it - it’s just better to go with candy melts.

What Do You Put Inside Hot Cocoa Bombs?

There’s no scientific equation as to what you have to put inside a hot cocoa bombs. However, there are some rules I like to follow, just to make your experience as magical as possible.

If you’re using a candy or other non-marshmallow stuffing, you need to think about including something that’s going to:

Add flavor
Melt
Compliment the Chocolate

What do I mean by this? Well, if you just put something inside that doesn’t add flavor, what’s the point?! Seems like a waste. Sprinkles are fun, but that’s part of the magic when the hot cocoa bombs explode and you get to see the sprinkles swirling around with the marshmallows.

Make sure your hot cocoa bomb stuffing is prone to melting because you're drinking this. I don’t know about you but I haven’t mastered the skill of being able to drink and chew at the same time, and choking just isn’t something we want to happen.

And finally, make sure the secondary flavor you choose goes well with chocolate, because you don’t want a gross tasting cup of hot cocoa.

How Many Marshmallows Do You Put Inside Hot Cocoa Bombs?

Stuff that hot cocoa bomb full. The marshmallows are going to melt in the hot cocoa, so you can put more than I did. I did somewhere between 5-8, so plenty, but if you want more, stuff that hot cocoa bomb full!

What You Need to Make Orange Slice Hot Cocoa Bombs

2 cups Orange Candy Melts
2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
2 cups Mini Marshmallows
24 Slices Orange Chocolate Ball

How to Make Orange Slice Hot Cocoa Bombs

Place orange candy melts in a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave per the directions on the package.
Place 1 tablespoon melted candy melt into one half of a bomb mold and, using the bottom of your tablespoon measuring spoon, press the chocolate up the sides of the mold, keeping it thick but even. Repeat with 12 bomb mold halves.
Place the chocolate filled bomb molds into the freezer for 5 minutes.
Remove molds from the freezer and gently tap the sides of the mold, pressing on one side of the chocolate to make the chocolate slide out of the mold.
Fill 6 of the molds with 1 tablespoon hot chocolate mix, 1 orange candy slice, and 6-8 mini marshmallows.
Heat a plate or a flat-bottom bowl in the microwave until the surface of the plate is warm to the touch.
Press one of the empty chocolate bomb halves open-side-down onto the flat portion of the warm plate for about 10 seconds. This will gently melt the rim of the chocolate cup.
Immediately press this warmed edge chocolate cup to the top of one of the filled cups. This will join the two halves of the hot cocoa bomb.
Using a piping bag or a fork, drizzle the remaining candy melts over the assembled hot cocoa bombs then immediately follow by pressing an orange chocolate slice on top of them.
Place the hot cocoa bombs into the freezer for 5 minutes to get them to set, then remove and store in an airtight container until you’re ready to use.
To use the hot cocoa bombs, place them in a mug and pour 2 cups hot milk over the top. Stir until the hot cocoa bombs are completely melted and enjoy!

If you’re loving these delicious Orange Slice Hot Cocoa Bombs, but you’re not quite ready to break out the candy melts, be sure to pin it to your favorite holiday recipes board on Pinterest so you can find it again quick when you’re ready to get making!

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Yield: 6 Orange Slice Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs

Orange Slice Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs

You're not going to find a more fantastically perfect hot cocoa bomb for Christmas morning stocking-presents than this Orange Slice Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs!

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups Orange Candy Melts
2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
2 cups Mini Marshmallows
24 Slices Orange Chocolate Ball

Instructions

Place orange candy melts in a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave per the directions on the package.
Place 1 tablespoon melted candy melt into one half of a bomb mold and, using the bottom of your tablespoon measuring spoon, press the chocolate up the sides of the mold, keeping it thick but even. Repeat with 12 bomb mold halves.
Place the chocolate filled bomb molds into the freezer for 5 minutes.
Remove molds from the freezer and gently tap the sides of the mold, pressing on one side of the chocolate to make the chocolate slide out of the mold.
Fill 6 of the molds with 1 tablespoon hot chocolate mix, 1 orange candy slice, and 6-8 mini marshmallows.
Heat a plate or a flat-bottom bowl in the microwave until the surface of the plate is warm to the touch.
Press one of the empty chocolate bomb halves open-side-down onto the flat portion of the warm plate for about 10 seconds. This will gently melt the rim of the chocolate cup.
Immediately press this warmed edge chocolate cup to the top of one of the filled cups. This will join the two halves of the hot cocoa bomb.
Using a piping bag or a fork, drizzle the remaining candy melts over the assembled hot cocoa bombs then immediately follow by pressing an orange chocolate slice on top of them.
Place the hot cocoa bombs into the freezer for 5 minutes to get them to set, then remove and store in an airtight container until you’re ready to use.
To use the hot cocoa bombs, place them in a mug and pour 2 cups hot milk over the top. Stir until the hot cocoa bombs are completely melted and enjoy!

Orange Slice Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

Orange Slice Hot Cocoa Bombs