Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs are the perfect DIY holiday gift with simple ingredients. Follow this easy tutorial to make delicious, festive hot chocolate bombs with a caffeinated twist!
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Ingredients
6ouncespeppermint candy melts
6 ounceschocolate candy meltschocolate almond bark can also be used
6tablespoons hot chocolate mix
6teaspoonsinstant coffee
1 ½cupsminiature marshmallowsuse about 8-10 marshmallows per hot chocolate bomb
crushed peppermint candiesoptional for decoration and/or additional flavor
Instructions
In a medium bowl, melt peppermint candy melts for 30 seconds. Stir and reheat again for 10 second intervals until completely melted.
Place 1 tablespoon of the into each of the six half bomb molds. With the back of the tablespoon, smooth the melted peppermint up the sides until the half sphere cavity is completely coated.
Refrigerate for 5 minutes or until peppermint hardens. If necessary, add a second tablespoon of melted peppermint and smooth until completely coated again. Refrigerate for an additional 5 minutes.
Gently remove the hardened peppermint out of the molds and set aside.
Repeat steps 1-4 using the chocolate. Melt in the microwave, smooth into mold, and refrigerate, adding a second coating if desired.
After the 6 peppermint and 6 chocolate molds have hardened, put one tablespoon of hot chocolate mix in each of the chocolate molds, followed by a teaspoon of the instant coffee, and 8-10 mini marshmallows. You may also add a small amount of crushed peppermint candies if desired.
To seal the hot chocolate bombs. heat a medium-size skillet on medium heat for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Place each peppermint half one at a time onto the skillet with the edges against the pan for just a few seconds, allowing the chocolate to slightly melt.
Place the peppermint half of the bomb onto a chocolate side. Put the remaining melted chocolate into a piping bag or Ziploc bag and pipe a thin line around the middle to cover the seam.
Pipe additional chocolate over the top and decorate with crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
To serve, place into mugs and cover with hot milk or hot water to enjoy after stirring.