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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs

Peppermint hot chocolate bombs are a festive drink for Christmas. Serve these up for movie night, or consider making to create an edible Christmas gift. Dark chocolate hot chocolate bomb filled with hot chocolate and peppermint flavor.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas food gifts, Christmas hot chocolate bomb, edible gifts, hot chocolate bombs diy, hot chocolate drink bombs, peppermint hot chocolate, peppermint hot chocolate bomb recipe, peppermint hot chocolate bombs, peppermint hot cocoa
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 540kcal
Author Kelsey

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate needs to contain cocoa butter. I used 72% cocoa
  • 1 cup Hershey Candy Cane Kisses chopped
  • 6-9 Tablespoons hot chocolate powder mix
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup white candy melts
  • 1/2 cup red candy melts
  • Candy cane sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Start by breaking up your dark chocolate into small pieces and warm in a glass bowl in the microwave. Do 30 second intervals at 50% power.
  • Stir between each heat cycle, and make sure to not let the chocolate get hotter than 90 degrees. It will untemper the chocolate and cause it to streak and turn white and not be glossy.
  • Pour around a tablespoon of the melted chocolate into the silicone molds. Use a pasty or paint brush to coat the sides and bottom. It is very important to create an even layer of chocolate. Don't make it too thick.
  • Place in the fridge for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
  • Then repeat with another thin layer of dark chocolate, brushing the chocolate evenly. The chocolate will pool to the bottom so keep brushing it up and around sides.
  • Refrigerate again, and once hardened, carefully remove the chocolate from the molds.
  • Roughly chop your Hershey Candy Cane Kisses, and set them aside.
  • In one side of the chocolate sphere halves, add 2-3 tablespoons powder hot chocolate mix. Add in some peppermint candies that are chopped, and mini marshmallows.
  • Heat a microwave safe plate in the microwave to warm it up a bit. Place the empty chocolate half on the plate to let it melt just slightly. This is going to act like the glue.
  • Place the sphere halves together making a ball. Wipe away any excess chocolate at the seams.
  • Repeat until all the hot chocolate bombs are created.
  • Now melt your candy melts and drizzle over the top. Add on Christmas sprinkles or more peppermint candies you crushed up.
  • Store the peppermint hot chocolate bombs in a cool place that is in an airtight container.

How to Use Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs

  • Add one peppermint hot chocolate bomb in a large mug. Heat some milk up (around 1 cup) and pour slowly over the chocolate ball. It will slowly begin to melt the chocolate.
  • Take a spoon and lightly stir and the cocoa mixture will release once the chocolate melts.
  • Stir well then sip away!

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Notes

Gloves - Wearing gloves can help prevent fingerprints on your hot chocolate bombs.
Colors - Use any colors of candy melts to decorate the top of your chocolate peppermint bombs.
Hot Chocolate - You can add less or more to create a super rich or lighter drink. It is all about your personal preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 22mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g