Hot cocoa bombs, or hot chocolate bombs, have become a thing this year, and why not?
They are delicious, pretty to look at, and deliver a delightful surprise when activated with hot milk.
Hot cocoa bombs are suitable for just about everyone and not just chocoholics by the way.
Even though this article will be looking at hot cocoa bombs as holiday gifts, you can give hot cocoa bombs as gifts for different occasions as well.
In this hot cocoa bomb article, I’ll be covering the most frequent inquiries about cocoa bombs:-
- What is a hot cocoa bomb?
- How do you pack hot cocoa bombs?
- How long are hot cocoa bombs good for?
- Ingredients & supplies for hot cocoa bombs
- Hot cocoa bomb recipes
- Where to buy cocoa bombs?
What is a Hot Cocoa Bomb?
So what are hot cocoa bombs and why do people love them so much?
A hot cocoa bomb is a spherical-shaped dome filled with all kinds of goodies such as marshmallows, sprinkles, and chocolate mix.
The spherical dome itself is made out of milk, white or dark chocolate. It can also be made out of a mix of all three.
The cocoa bomb is dropped in a glass of hot milk to reveal an explosion of color and flavor.
How Do You Pack Hot Cocoa Bombs?
If you’re planning to gift hot cocoa bombs for the holidays, you need one or more of the following gift wrapping items:-
- Clear cellophane bags
- Ribbon or twine
- Gift boxes with transparent window
- Cupcake paper
- Gift tags
- Thick card stock paper
You don’t need all of the above but they allow you to get very creative with gift wrapping your cocoa bombs once they’re ready.
How Long Are Hot Cocoa Bombs Good For?
Depending on the contents, packaging, and how you store it, hot cocoa bombs should last from 3 – 4 weeks.
However, if it tastes funny before the 4-week mark, you should absolutely throw it out.
Not quite sure anyone will be able to wait 4 weeks to finish their hot cocoa bomb supply though!
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Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipes
Hot cocoa bombs are a lot of fun to make and are a great gift idea especially if you’ve left gift shopping to the last minute.
The hot cocoa bombs below are holiday-themed so you can choose from one, two, or more to gift someone this Christmas.
For other occasions such as Easter and Valentine’s Day, you can modify the ingredients to match the occasion.
Ingredients & Supplies for Hot Cocoa Bombs
For hot cocoa bomb recipes, you usually need the following ingredients and supplies:-
Silicone Sphere Mold
Piping Bag
Mini Marshmallows
Hot Cocoa Mix
Sprinkles for Decor
Other things you can decorate a hot cocoa bomb with include edible gold dust, crushed candy canes, and pumpkin spice.
Premium Cooking Chocolate
Digital Candy Thermometer
Decorator Brushes
How to Make Hot Cocoa Bombs
Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs
These festive Grinch hot chocolate bombs are adorable. Hollow balls of chocolate are filled with cocoa and marshmallows. Put the balls in hot milk and watch them break open and release the yummy surprises inside…
Melting Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs
These snowman hot chocolate bombs are easy to make with edible markers. The white chocolate and milk chocolate come together for an incredibly rich cup of hot cocoa…
Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe
Hot cocoa bombs are an easy DIY holiday treat. All you require for this delicious recipe are two ingredients and a silicone dome mold. The decorations on this hot cocoa bomb are very pretty too…
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs
This peppermint hot chocolate bomb is the perfect hot chocolate dessert for the holidays! It is a fun and tasty treat to make with your kids and give out as gifts…
Easy & Amazing Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipes
This is a collection of hot cocoa bomb recipes with seasonal themes that will make great gifts for different occasions. Choose from pumpkin spice cocoa bomb, hazelnut mocha cocoa bomb, cookies and cream cocoa bomb, and peanut butter cocoa bomb…
Gifting Hot Cocoa Bombs
If you’re giving cocoa bombs as a gift, you could add a very nice festive or funny mug to it.
Below are some great fun and personalized festive mugs to complete gifting cocoa bombs:-
Hot Chocolate Mug with Snowman
Personalized Snowman Hot Chocolate Mug
Cocoa and Snuggles Mug
But First, Hot Cocoa Mug
Where to Buy Hot Cocoa Bombs?
If you’re not keen on making cocoa bombs, below are some great recommendations for buying the best cocoa bombs:-
Hot Chocolate Melting Bomb
Thoughtfully Gifts Hot Chocolate Bombs
Christmas Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot Cocoa Chocolate Bombs
12 Days Of Christmas Hot Cocoa Bombs
Happy Holidays!
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