I know we talk about hot chocolate bombs for the kids all the time, but these red heart rock candy hot cocoa bombs are a real treat for ME!
All moms know how hard it is to find time for themselves. It's easy to get caught up in the demands of everyday life, forgetting that there are other things important too. Moms deserve a break! So when there's a chance for me to make something fun for myself, I take it!
These heart-shaped hot cocoa bombs are as yummy as they are cute! You'll be amazed by this recipe because not only do they taste amazing, but they are also unique with the added rock candy bits! Once you have a mug of one of these sweet treats you'll see - this is exactly what hits the spot on a chilly day.
Red Heart Rock Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs
How to make hot cocoa bombs
You’ll need a special silicone mold for this particular hot cocoa bomb recipe. You can use the typical sphere mold, sure, but to make the cute digital heart shape, you'll want to use the mold here.
Which chocolate is best to use for hot cocoa bombs?
I use candy melts because they are incredibly convenient and you can make them with any flavor or color they make. If you want to use a chocolate bar, you just chop the bar into pieces, melt it in a double boiler over low heat or microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power, then stir until smooth. I don’t recommend using wax-coated chocolate as those tend to “sweat” after coming out from being in the freezer too long!
Filling your cocoa bombs
Aside from your typical hot cocoa mix, you can always add tons of other ingredients into your cocoa bombs! Choose the fillings you want to go inside (mini marshmallows, melt-able candy pieces, the list goes on), then fill one side. A little overflow is okay because the top sphere will cover it.
To attach the two halves of chocolate together, you’ll use a paint brush or other small tool (or even your finger) and spread melted chocolate as a "glue”. As they set, the "glue" will harden and the pieces will stay attached.
What You Need to Make Red Heart Rock Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs
- 2 cups Red Candy Melts
- 2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
- ¼ cup Red Rock Candy, about 2 sticks
How to Make Red Heart Rock Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Place red candy melts in a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave per the directions on the package.
- Place 2 tablespoon melted candy melt into one heart 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 8 bomb mold halves.
- Place the chocolate filled molds into the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Remove molds from the freezer and gently peel the silicone mold away from the chocolate heart cups, pulling the heart cup out of the mold.
- Fill 4 of the chocolate heart cups with 1 tablespoon hot chocolate mix, a sprinkle of red rock candy, and 6-8 mini marshmallows.
- Pipe a thin line of melted candy melts around the rim of each filled heart cup. Allow a bit of the chocolate to dribble, over-filling the line, so you will have a good amount of chocolate available to hold the rock candy.
- Immediately press an empty heart to the top of one of the filled cups. This will close the hot cocoa bomb.
- Place remaining rock candy into a bowl and dip the edges of the heart hot cocoa bombs into the rock candy, coating the entire seam of the hot cocoa bombs with rock candy.
- Place the hot cocoa bombs into the freezer for 5 minutes to allow 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!
And that's all you have to do. Just make the bombs, then enjoy them. And, so you can make them again when you're ready for a treat, be sure to pin them to your favorite winter recipes board on Pinterest!
More Hot Chocolate Bombs You'll Love
Red Heart Rock Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs
A simple and fun treat for yourself (or for the kids, I guess...LOL!) you can have these Red Heart Rock Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs made in minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Red Candy Melts
- 2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
- ¼ cup Red Rock Candy, about 2 sticks
Instructions
- Place red candy melts in a microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave per the directions on the package.
- Place 2 tablespoon melted candy melt into one heart 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 8 bomb mold halves.
- Place the chocolate filled molds into the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Remove molds from the freezer and gently peel the silicone mold away from the chocolate heart cups, pulling the heart cup out of the mold.
- Fill 4 of the chocolate heart cups with 1 tablespoon hot chocolate mix, a sprinkle of red rock candy, and 6-8 mini marshmallows.
- Pipe a thin line of melted candy melts around the rim of each filled heart cup. Allow a bit of the chocolate to dribble, over-filling the line, so you will have a good amount of chocolate available to hold the rock candy.
- Immediately press an empty heart to the top of one of the filled cups. This will close the hot cocoa bomb.
- Place remaining rock candy into a bowl and dip the edges of the heart hot cocoa bombs into the rock candy, coating the entire seam of the hot cocoa bombs with rock candy.
- Place the hot cocoa bombs into the freezer for 5 minutes to allow 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!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 982Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 798mgCarbohydrates: 222gFiber: 6gSugar: 161gProtein: 10g
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