Trust me on this one! You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Box 5501, Aloha, OR 97006. Do not use regular food coloring or it will ruin the chocolate. Heat a frying pan to low heat. The dark chocolate tastes pretty much the same as milk chocolate. Todays Cookie Palooza cookie, Spicy Chocolate Cookies, has all the decadence of hot chocolate in one bite, but, with the addition of cinnamon and cayenne pepper they are reminiscent of a Mexican Hot Chocolate. I use cocoa butter colors from Chef Rubber to color my real chocolate. Reduce the speed to low and beat in the flour mixture until just combined. If you are using the standard sphere mold I could do a drizzle in a fun Halloween color like green, purple, or orange and then add some Halloween sprinkles. How you may ask, well, instead of using red or pink food coloring to get the pink hue, you use a few tablespoons of beet juice. In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat the butter and dark brown sugar together until light and fluffy. In this post, I am going to share hot chocolate bombs for Halloween. Want to streamline your weekly meals? If youre looking for even more hot chocolate bomb flavors check out my post of over50+ ideas for hot chocolate bombs and coffee bombflavors. Fill the mold with two Tablespoons of hot chocolate mix, Add in whatever marshmallows, candies or mix-ins that you like, Place the other shell on top and press with light firm pressure to seal the bomb, Use your gloved finger to wipe off the excess chocolate. Continue putting all your bombs together before decorating to speed up the process. While the chocolate is still wet, add the red heart sprinkle on top. I was finally able to order them in early January. I set bombs immediately into a cupcake liner and let them set up. If you wanted to do cobbler add a pinch of brown sugar and some cinnamon to the drink mix. Keep the edges of the bombs clean so that they will melt together. These are the ones I ended up getting. Stick around for the end of the video to see how I rate the pop and color of each hot chocolate bomb! Remove and slowly pop out the each side of the bombs. By that I mean that I am on my second or more batch and Im still figuring out the best way to make them. Truthfully, for me it wasnt worth the extra time or the dishes! It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. ( My neighbor cut her bomb mold apart, then dropped in chocolate then swirled the mold around to cover all sides of each half bomb.). Required fields are marked *. This will seal them together evenly. I prefer the taste and texture of real chocolate usually but it is a bit more work. You dont want the opening to be really big. Grating the chocolate allows it to melt easier and quicker. They also come in fun flavors and colors. Place the eyes on the hot chocolate bomb. This probably would have been easier with a brush, but I made it work. Privacy Policy. Transfer the leftover melted chocolate to a piping bag and cut a small piece of the end off and drizzle the top of the cocoa bombs with the chocolate and place a few marshmallows on top. Since Im not a coffee drinker I decided to make the chocolate counterpart. If you are using real chocolate then you will always need to temper it but you can use meltables or real chocolate in the three piece mold and get very shiny shells. You know the chocolate is set when it looks clean and shiny! I used a different chocolate the first time and it was a mess as it wasnt already tempered. After trying the trend with warm milk and peppermint cocoa, I decided to try again with cocoa powder and cold milk to make a kicked-up version of cold chocolate milk. Merry Christmas! Be sure to use cocoa butter colors to color real chocolate. If you have Sams Club you can get big bags of the Dark and White chocolate melts there. Make sure to bring the chocolate all the way to the top of the mold. I bought my mold here. And it was delish! Thanks for posting this. I also teach you FOUR trendy hot cocoa bomb designs like the grinch, a gingerbread man, a sparkly snowman and a golden Christmas tree! You may need to hold it to the ball for about a minute. To top them off, they are rolled in turbinado sugar before baking Yum! The first time around I found a tutorial on Pinterest that wasnt all that complete. Directions: Add your ingredients to a medium bowl and using a handheld mixer on high, beat the ingredients together until stiff peaks form. Then remove it from the heat and add in grated white chocolate and vanilla extract. Dip the other half of the shells in the leftover melted chocolate and place on top of the filled shells. Just melt them down and mix them into tempered chocolate. They come in lots of colors and even flavors!Or you can use almond bark which is really inexpensive but the taste suffers so keep that in mind. Melt your other bomb half and quickly place it on top of the half you just filled with goodies. Caramel Hot Chocolate Use a caramel or chocolate shell and caramel hot chocolate mix. Place the mold into the fridge for 5-10 minutes or until the chocolate contracts (shrinks) in the mold and it can easily be removed. If you do too, you are in the right place! This will lightly melt and even out the edges. This is the perfect autumn warm-me-up beverage. To extend that time I put them into the refrigerator until Im ready to deliver them. These are totally fabulous, Tammy! Flip the half over and add hot chocolate, marshmallows and sprinkles. I transferred the leftover melted chocolate to a piping bag and snipped off a small piece of the end. After giving all of my ingredients a good stir, I set my slow cooker to low and let it cook for 2-3 hours. This method did not work for me at all. Several people asked how do you make the bombs explode? You want the bomb to stay together but not be too thick. This mold is a lot easier than using the polycarbonate molds and look just as shiny! In my slow cooker I added whole milk, white chocolate chips, pumpkin puree, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, ground ginger and freshly grated nutmeg. Use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough and then roll into a ball and gently roll in the turbinado sugar and then place on the prepared cookie sheets 2 inches apart. These little hot chocolate bombs are a blast to watch and a cup of hot chocolate is always a nice way to stay warm. Hola, I'm Jamie! For the first hour, I gave the mixture a good stir every 10 minutes to make sure the chocolate was melting and to evenly distribute all of the ingredients. If youre using real chocolate that contains cocoa butter you will need to. Remove and slowly pop out the each side of the bombs. Repeat until chocolate is completely melted. If you decide to make some, Id love to hear any tips or tricks that you come up with. If you dont need a lot of chocolate, you can also use LINDT chocolate bars which is a really nice quality. If cocoa bombs are being made in advance they can be frozen and stored. If you want to color your meltables make sure you use candy colors not food coloring or it will ruin your chocolate. I want to show you the COOLEST and easiest way to make hot cocoa bombs using a 3 piece mold! It IS chocolate and will melt. Halloween is all about chocolate and candy and Halloween hot cocoa bombs are the perfect treat to keep you warm on a chilly fall night. Just be aware that either of those options could make your hot chocolate a tad bit sweeter. To clean your hot chocolate bomb molds, wash them in hot water, then hand dry. Winter is the perfect time to enjoy a warm mug of hot chocolate. Place your shells aside until you finish all the shells you want. Cakes are my obession, which is why I'm dedicated to crafting tried-and-true recipes, small cake tutorials, as well as advanced online cake courses! Beginners Sourdough Bread Recipe Step-By-Step, Fresh Strawberry Cake With Strawberry Buttercream, 2015-2020 Sugar Geek Show, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Sugar Geek Show, P.O. You can leave fingerprints and marks that make it look like a mess! make sure you dont over heat the chocolate. Remove the saucepan from heat and add in the vanilla extract and grated chocolate, stirring until the chocolate has completely melted. use chocolate candy melts. She also has a website with even more designs Floofcutters.com. My favorite Halloween Sprinkles for Hot Chocolate Bombs. on Cookie Palooza: Spicy ChocolateCookies, on Slow Cooker Sunday: Pumpkin Spice White HotChocolate, Slow Cooker Sunday: Pumpkin Spice White HotChocolate. Ground nutmeg can sometimes leave a pungent flavor, but, using freshly grated nutmeg eliminates that. I share a few things that I dont share here and I email you only once a week. Instead, using some of the leftover melted chocolate I had I dipped the empty shell in it and then placed it on the filled bottom shell and it stuck together perfectly. After pouring it into my mug I topped it with my whipped peppermint cocoa. While you may be tempted to add more hot chocolate mix to each of the cocoa bombs a tablespoon is more than enough. Smores Chocolate shell with smores hot chocolate mix. Thank you for checking out my little slice of the internet and I hope you'll stick around. Place one half of the shell onto a small bowl or a cupcake pan to hold the shell in place. Once the crevices were coated well I placed the molds in the freezer for about 5 minutes so the chocolate could set. Pour your desired chocolate into the bottom mold up to the line near the bottom. Clip off a piece of each of the pretzels. Or, thinking ahead, an ideal complement to your Thanksgiving desserts. Place one side of the bomb rim down onto the frying pan. Have you tried the new coffee craze all over social media? Stir together and enjoy. Halloween hot chocolate bomb molds, fun colors to use, sprinkles, embellishments, and more. Copyright 2022 The Denver Housewife | Birch on Trellis Framework by Mediavine. I placed it in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cutting in half. You can decorate the top with crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows. And before you cringe your face because beets are not your favorite vegetable or something you are willing to try once or again, just know that you will not be able to taste the beet flavor whatsoever. Quickly add about 2 tablespoons cocoa mix to the bomb and marshmallows. Ghirardelli Melting Wafers These are my favorite to use for chocolate and white chocolate hot cocoa bombs. It was also a good excuse to use some white chocolate chips I had and to use leftover pumpkin puree I had from making Pumpkin Cannoli. You may need to hold it to the ball for about a minute. Remember that I said that it was a hot item? Next, I warmed milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just started boiling. Trust me, its worth using freshly grated nutmeg as opposed to the powder form. handle the bombs as little as possible. Place some of the green hot chocolate into a piping bag and snip off the tip. Add chocolate candy melts to the dome mold and spread with the back of a spoon. Check out my. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Thats it! I love all things crafty, yummy, fun, and pretty. And then it was time to try one. If your chocolate isnt set, it could break or crack. It will melt the bomb slightly and create a flat area that will allow you to put the two bombs together. Ill put these into the Pinterest win column! It seems that they are one hot item this year! Learn how your comment data is processed. Just add your chocolate up to the first line, add in the inner liner and then the top piece and chill the chocolate until it sets. Serve in a cup and pour over hot milk to dissolve the bomb and stir well. Place on a plate. If making flavored ones: For the peppermint hot chocolate, add in a crushed peppermint starlight mint along with the hot chocolate mix and marshmallows. When choosing your embellishments remember that not all of them will melt like the royal icing or the big sprinkle balls. Let dry. I tried to get a little fancy this time and used an ice cream scoop to scoop the whipped chocolate on top of the milk. Once the bombs were decorated and all decorations were dry, I added the bombs to them. Hot Cocoa Bombs became all the rage this winter. Freeze the molds for 5 minutes so the chocolate can set. If you are using real chocolate that contains cocoa butter, it will not contract when it cools down unless you temper it (see blog post for more info on tempering). And not to be left out my youngest took a chocolate one home and said the same. I'm a SAHM Mom to 4 rambunctious kids, 2 kitties, and my husband. It makes it so easy! If you add more to the see through spots then place back in the freezer for another 10 minutes. You can also add Halloween embellishments like the royal icing ones from Wilton or edible picture sprinkles. **substitute with cherry juice, maraschino cherry juice, food coloring. An all-natural Pink Hot Chocolate just in time for Valentines Day! Quickly add about 2 tablespoons cocoa mix to the bomb and marshmallows. Place your insert inside and press down a little, Place the top mold on and press down until the chocolate fills the entire sphere, Put the hot chocolate bomb mold into the fridge to chill for 10-15 minutes or until the chocolate pulls away from the mold, Remove the shells carefully from the mold and remove the insert from the shell, Make all your shells at once before assembling your bombs, Heat a ceramic plate in the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute until hot, Place your first shell on the hot plate and melt the edge slightly, Place your shell onto a small pinch bowl or cupcake pan to keep it in place, Fill the shell with your desired cocoa mix, marshmallows or candies, Heat the other half of your shell and place it on top of the filled shell, Press together firmly for 5 seconds then wipe off the excess chocolate with a gloved finger. Heated milk until it was steaming and then poured it over the cocoa bomb. For the chocolate version, besides swapping the chocolate for coffee, you use heavy whipping cream in place of the water. Im so glad you liked them and are going to make some. This helped to keep the shells from rocking and also was an easier way to handle the cocoa bombs once assembled. When it came time to top the bottom shell with the top shell, I tried two different ways to adhere them. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hi! either meltables or leftover from the grinch. Melt the other side of the bombs rim and then place evenly with the other side. For the salted caramel, add in a soft caramel cut in half and a 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt along with the hot chocolate mix and marshmallows. Do not add hot chocolate to the outside as it will just melt the bomb. Peanut Butter Cup Peanut Butter or Chocolate shell and peanut butter hot chocolate mix. And, as always, please send me pictures! Cookies and Cream hot cocoa mix. As for the salt, I used a salt grinder and added in a few grinds of it. Have you ever wondered what the best mold is to make those trendy viral hot chocolate bombs? Perfectly flat hot chocolate bomb shells with flat edges. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Lets talk all about Halloween hot cocoa bomb molds. I did find that if I had a tiny crack or piece come off at the top I could put more chocolate onto that area, put it in the freezer, and them remove it. To avoid getting fingerprints on your shells, I recommend wearing gloves. This will lightly melt and even out the edges. Last week when I shared my hot chocolate bar, I promised to also share with you how I made my snowmen marshmallows and my hot cocoa bombs. See the the video in this blog for ideas! I found that putting a non-stick skillet on top of a burner on the lowest heat worked the best for me. Remove antlers and eat before doing the next step. And, I must say that the whipped chocolate mixture tasted exactly like chocolate ice cream YUM! Surprise your guests with these tasty reindeer bombs. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. In a small saucepan combine the milk and a pinch of the kosher salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Its made by whipping together equal parts of instant coffee powder, sugar and hot water until it becomes creamy and then adding to cold or hot milk. You may be wondering why I would take the time to make hot chocolate in a slow cooker when I could easily just make it on the stove. When buying sprinkles from Etsy or Amazon make sure you are buying EDIBLE sprinkles. I gave it a few good stirs to make sure the chocolate and caramel candy had melted. Apple cider should be mixed with hot water instead of milk. Again making sure that you are bringing the chocolate all the way to the top of the mold. Butterbeer Butterbeer Hot Chocolate bomb. I would say it was about 1/4 teaspoon of salt. I know how valuable your time is and respect that tremendously! Place some white chocolate into a piping bag, Pipe on the dots around the sphere, the ovals for the eyes and the hair, Add some black chocolate into a piping bag, Pipe on the dots for the eyes and the mouth, Use a paintbrush to add some pink dust for the cheeks. If you use real chocolate and dont temper it, it may not come out of the mold and will be very fragile and possibly streaked-looking. Decorate the hot chocolate bomb as desired. There are sprinkles that show up and theyre not edible. As an aside, is it still right to say cook when it comes to making hot chocolate? Heat a frying pan to low heat. On the chocolate bombs, I melted some white chocolate and drizzled it over the bombs and immediately added sprinkles. Put into the freezer for another 5 minutes or until completely set. As an afterthought I made these instructions on my computer, cut them out and taped them to the side of the box. Place on a plate. Peach Cobbleror Peaches and Cream White chocolate shell or Orange Colored shell,Peaches and Cream drink Mix. After freezing them for an additional 5 minutes it was time to unmold and start filling them. If you do not want to temper your chocolate then I recommend you use meltables or almond bark which does not contain cocoa butter and does not need to be tempered. All Images are from Patina and Paint unless otherwise specified. If you are going to make a lot of bombs I recommend getting more than one mold. Todays holiday hot cocoa bomb recipe is an easy one when you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the holiday. This will seal them together evenly. First, I tried it with warm milk and some Starbucks Peppermint Cocoa mix that I had in my pantry. Using the excess candy melts. Make sure that your chocolate is set before removing from the mold. The best molds to use are silicone molds and you can find them online, Target, Michaels, Joann, and more. If you see a spot where the chocolate is still stuck to the mold then put it back in the fridge until it fully releases. This will act as a glue. Your bombs should last up to two weeks after you make them. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. I filled each half shell with a tablespoon of the mix and a tablespoon of mini marshmallows. Heat on low for 2-3 hours, stirring every 10 minutes for the first hour to stir in the melted chocolate. Warm a plate in the microwave for about 1 minute to make it warm. Then using the back of the spoon, spread a thin layer of chocolate, covering all of the mold. Remember, that chocolate shell will melt and will add to the chocolatey flavor of your drink. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I'm an artist and cake decorator from Portland, Oregon. It would bring me much joy! Stir in the beet juice. Cookies N Cream Either a chocolate shell or white chocooolate shell with crushed Oreos mixed in. Hmmmm??? They were the perfect homemade gift to give anyone on your Christmas list. I found these clear plastic 3 x 3 boxes and added some shredded paper in the bottom. In a medium bowl I combined the cocoa mix with heavy cream and using my handheld mixer I whipped the two ingredients together on high speed for about 4 minutes, until stiff peaks formed. Take it back out and coat only where you can see through the mold. For the peppermint hot chocolate also add some crushed peppermint candy and for the salted caramel, a caramel candy cut in half and salt. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes or until the chocolate has completely set. Gently remove the chocolate from the mold. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes until transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. And while the holidays may be long over that doesnt mean that drinking a nice mug of hot chocolate is. Recipe from Martha Stewarts Cookie Perfection. Diving among mugs and top with whipped cream and cinnamon. However, there are a ton of other places that sell the molds also. Stir a few times and enjoy! In a medium bowl I combined unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar and heavy whipping cream and once again I beat the ingredients until stiff peaks formed. In no time the chocolate shell melted, and the mini marshmallows rose to the top. I topped each of them with a little more chocolate drizzle after placing the toppings to hold it all in place. Or, maybe I should say simmer? There are a couple of ways to coat the chocolate mold. These easy Reindeer Hot Cocoa Bombs make for a fun holidaydrink for kids of all ages. If you cannot see through the mold you do not need to add more. Im Tammy. Serve in a cup and pour over hot milk to dissolve the bomb and stir well. All candy. Freezing a plate will help make sure your cocoa bombs dont melt once you unmold them. YUM! 9 times out of 10 that would fix the problem. 1 Tablespoon chocolate mix (flavor of your choice; peppermint, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, etc.). Merry Christmas, CoCo. Here are a few options: Here are some flavors to enjoy that are perfect for Halloween and Fall. When it comes to decorating your hot cocoa bombs for Halloween there are so many fun ways. Your email address will not be published. I like the 70mm size but they come in 50mm as well. Add a cinnamon stick that can be used as a stirrer in case the pumpkin settles. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Once they have had time to set, you can decorate them however you wish. You can also find the three-piece mold in other shapes like hearts and eggs. Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Spice shell with the pumpkin spice melts or do a White Shell with pumpkin spices mixed into the white chocolate. Spoon the whipped chocolate over warmed or cold milk. chocolate I used Sweet Tooth Fairy Meltables. Now, if none of those options work for you, you could tint the hot chocolate with a few drops of either pink or red food coloring. Place the turbinado sugar in a small bowl. Tie on a cute bow and your hot cocoa bombs are almost complete! Do this for the M&M as well for the nose. In a medium bowl whisk together the dry ingredients flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, cayenne pepper and baking soda. Those are so stinkin cute and what a great gift idea! Once the chocolate was melted, I scooped some of it into each crevice of the molds and using the back of a small spoon I spread the chocolate around as evenly as possible. The Denver Housewife is my place to share things to help other parents navigate life with kids through yummy recipes, fun crafts, cool products, and places to travel. Your email address will not be published. Wilton Candy Melts You can find these at Walmart, Joann, Wilton.com, and Amazon. I melted the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate was melted and smooth. Its best to do one color at a time and make all your shells first. Place one half of the shell onto the plate to slightly melt the edge. Its my favorite drink from Starbucks and I order it pretty much any time of the year. Dont fear though, the cayenne doesnt make these super spicy or anything. I used Werthers Original Soft Carmel. Remember whatever you put inside and outside the cocoa bomb will end up in your hot chocolate. I just put mine on a sheet pan to the side. Your email address will not be published. Add chocolate candy melts to the dome mold and spread with the back of a spoon. After 5 minutes, pull the mold from the freezer and spread another thin layer of chocolate on to the first layer of chocolate. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Dip a brush into the the chocolate and add some to the back of the eyes. You want the bomb to stay together but not be too thick. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Do this in one thin layer to coat then place in freezer for 10 minutes. Ill be honest, I didnt expect all of the questions that have come my way about the bombs. There are so many fun ways to make hot chocolate bombs for Halloween from pumpkins, skulls, mummies, and more. Clip off a piece of each of the pretzels. I actually used one of the cinnamon sticks that I added to the slow cooker. Store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use. Edible Sprinkle Toppers These are made with wafer paper and will melt into your hot cocoa. But, if you are still intrigued by the idea of making Pink Hot Chocolate for your Valentine this week (or for yourself) but are completely against the beet juice, I will give you a few options to get the pink color that might sound more appealing. Get my recipe. Check out the three piece mold! Your email address will not be published. If you cant find cookies and cream hot chocolate mix you can use oreo pudding mix or this cookies and cream drink mix. Theyre easy to melt and you can find them at any grocery store. For two of them I also added in crushed peppermint candy and for two other ones I added in a soft caramel I cut in half along with salt. These cookies do not store any personal information. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Heres a list of all the ingredients I used to decorate my hot chocolate bombs. I usually just buy the color of meltables that I want to use to save time to color my hot chocolate bombs. Once you have removed the bomb halves from the mold, its time to even out the top rim and put the bomb together. Categories Desserts, Hot Cocoa Bombs, Recipes. Inside of your hot cocoa bombs youll want to add some marshmallows. So can I send you my address?! Your email address will not be published. From cute to spooky hot cocoa bombs. To see what I am up to, check out my stories on Instagram and let me know you are following.