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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs

January 27, 2025 By Patricia 25 Comments

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs are a mesmerizing and tasty make-at-home treat! They’re perfect for the winter season, and ideal to make and give for a Valentine’s Day goodie.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs are a fun treat to make and serve. You'll love the experience of Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs.

I made these and posted a few years back, and I think it’s the perfect time for another go at them! Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs are perfect for the season, especially with National Hot Chocolate Day coming up (January 31), Valentine’s Day (so cute and sweet), and all the cold weather so many of us are having!

What is a Hot Chocolate Bomb?

Hot chocolate bombs are orbs of chocolate, formed in silicone candy molds, filled with instant cocoa powder, mini marshmallows, and whatever else tastes great and melts under a stream of hot milk. For this recipe, I included crushed up peppermint candy.

How it works: Add a chocolate bomb to a mug and stream hot milk over the top. The hot milk melts the chocolate to reveal the cocoa mix and mini marshmallows stashed inside, instantly creating a chocolaty cup of hot cocoa. Stir and sip!

I can’t think of anything better than hot, chocolaty cocoa on a cold night (okay – I’ll enjoy ice cream on a cold night, too, but these bombs are the bomb).

As I sit in Phoenix, I’m soaking up as much of the “cool” temps as possible and enjoying a batch of Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs. They’re adorable and fun to make!

I’m willing to bet many of you have leftover candy canes from Christmas, amiright? I did, and in an effort to put them to good use, I decided to add them to these chocolate treats.

There are so many different ways to make them. Check out this strawberry variation from Nutmeg Nanny, or this adult version from Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons. 

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs are easy to make and lovely to serve to your loved ones. They’re fun to personalize and fun to enjoy.

What do you need to make Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs:

  • Silicone molds that form 1-1/2 to 2 inch-round balls
  • Chocolate disks
  • A silicone pastry brush, or other food-safe brush (you can also use a spoon)
  • Instant hot cocoa
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Peppermint candies, crushed
  • Optional: candy sprinkles

How to Make Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs

  1. Melt your chocolate disks.
  2. Use a pastry brush or spoon to evenly coat the insides of the molds with the melted chocolate.
  3. Allow the chocolate to sit at room temperature to harden for about 15 minutes.
  4. Apply two-three coats of the chocolate, allowing time for the chocolate to harden in between coats.
  5. Don’t worry if the inside of the molds look messy – you won’t see this part, just the smooth outer part.
  6. Allow the chocolate to harden before removing from the molds (add to the refrigerator to speed up the process).
  7. Place the half-rounds on a clean surface, open-side up.
  8. Add approximately 1-1/2 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix to half the chocolate halves.
  9. Add about six mini marshmallows over the cocoa mix.
  10. Sprinkle about 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed peppermint candy over the marshmallows.
  11. Microwave a plate for about 30-45 seconds. Remove and set near your ingredients.
  12. Put the rim of the empty shells (one at a time – you may need to reheat the plate) on the warm plate to just barley melt the edge.
  13. Gently press the empty half onto the top of the filled half of the shell.
  14. Gently wiggle the top portion on the filled portion to help it seal. Set to the side.
  15. Repeat until all shells are complete.
  16. Drizzle more melted chocolate over the tops of the bombs.
  17. Add the candy sprinkles over the top of the chocolate drizzle.

How to Serve Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs

  • Heat 6-8 ounces of milk per cup/bomb.
  • Add the bomb to your mug.
  • Carefully stream the hot milk over the top of the bomb into your mug.
  • Wait for the marshmallows to pop to the top.
  • Stir and enjoy.

I intended to make white chocolate hot chocolate bombs, too (see the white chocolate disks in my photo?), but I ended up focused on these dark chocolate goodies.

I will tell you that I can’t wait to make more, and use different sprinkles on the top and try different goodies on the inside (I’m thinking Red Hot candies)! What do you think about pumpkin spice hot chocolate bombs? Hmmm…

If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day goodies, consider making my Strawberry-Nutella Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, this Vegan Chocolate-Almond Mousse with Coconut Whipped Topping, or this Cherry-Almond Skillet Cobbler. 

I hope you try your hand at Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs. They’re so fun to make and serve, and they’re great to give to loved ones this season.

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields Makes 9 chocolate bombs

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Ingredients

  • Silicone molds for 18, 2-inch half circles (to make 9 rounds)
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate disks for melting
  • About 3/4 cup instant hot cocoa mix
  • About 3/4 cup mini marshmallows
  • About 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • Candy sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt your chocolate disks in the microwave in 20-second increments. Stir until melted.
  2. Use a pastry brush or spoon to evenly coat the insides of the molds with the melted chocolate.
  3. Allow the chocolate to sit at room temperature to harden in the molds for about 15 minutes.
  4. Apply two-three coats of the chocolate, allowing time for the chocolate to harden in between coats.
  5. Allow the chocolate to harden before carefully removing from the molds (add to the refrigerator to speed up the process).
  6. Place the half-rounds on a clean surface, open-side up.
  7. Add about 1-1/2 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix to half the chocolate halves.
  8. Add about six mini marshmallows over the cocoa mix.
  9. Sprinkle about 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed peppermint candy over the marshmallows.
  10. Microwave a plate for about 30-45 seconds. Remove and set near your ingredients.
  11. Put the rim of the empty shells (one at a time – you may need to reheat the plate) on the warm plate to just barley melt the edge.
  12. Gently press the empty half onto the top of the filled half of the shell.
  13. Gently wiggle the top portion on the filled portion to help it seal. Set to the side.
  14. Repeat until all shells are complete.
  15. Drizzle more melted chocolate over the tops of the bombs.
  16. Add the candy sprinkles over the top of the chocolate drizzle.
  17. Store in an airtight container.
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Comments

  1. Suvojit Roy says

    February 9, 2021 at 12:30 am

    This looks great with wonderful explanations and pictures
    Reply
  2. S Mishra says

    February 9, 2021 at 12:35 am

    This is a healthy and delicious meal for busy weeknights.
    Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    February 9, 2021 at 9:27 am

    How perfect these are for a Valentine’s Day special drink!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks! Yes, fun to make and enjoy!
      Reply
  4. Heather says

    February 9, 2021 at 11:16 am

    These hot cocoa bombs are calling my name. I've been wanting to make them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you, Heather! I hope you try them - fun to make and enjoy!
      Reply
  5. Yvonne says

    February 9, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    This is a delightful and loving way to cheer up anyone you care about! Great idea and well worth the effort!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you! They're super-fun and not too difficult. I need to figure out how to pop 'em in the mail -- they're a little delicate.
      Reply
  6. Brittany Limberakis says

    February 9, 2021 at 2:27 pm

    So perfect for Valentine’s Day! We made some for Christmas and they were delicious
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      Awesome! Yes, they're definitely perfect for all the winter holidays!
      Reply
  7. Monica Simpson says

    February 9, 2021 at 3:07 pm

    These will be perfect for my Galentine's Day gathering with my girls.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      Ahhh! Yeah - very much so! Have fun!
      Reply
  8. Amanda says

    February 9, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    This is a fantastic idea, I cannot wait to make these!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks, Amanda! I hope you have fun with them!
      Reply
  9. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    February 9, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs are sound delicious! Dangerously good...
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      Yes! We're loving them - thank you!!
      Reply
  10. Amanda Livesay says

    February 10, 2021 at 6:29 am

    These are so fun! I had no idea hot chocolate bombs were so easy!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      I know! I'm with you - I wish I had made them sooner!
      Reply
  11. Kaeleigh says

    February 10, 2021 at 8:20 am

    These are so cute, I've been wanting to make some with my kids!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      Thanks! I know - I've been holding off and glad I got on it! So fun!
      Reply
  12. Cathy says

    February 10, 2021 at 11:31 am

    I need to make these for my kids!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 10, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      They'll love them!
      Reply
  13. Red and blue hover board says

    March 8, 2021 at 10:59 am

    These choclate bombs are really hot. I will try them soon!
    Reply
  14. Elizabeth says

    January 27, 2025 at 12:30 pm

    Oh yes, Valentine’s Day is around the corner. These are great.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 29, 2025 at 2:36 pm

      Yes, for sure!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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