Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe
Introduction
These Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Filled with rich hot chocolate mix and marshmallows, they melt beautifully in warm milk to create a cozy drink that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
- 1 bag green candy melts (such as Sweet Tooth Fairy)
- 1/3 cup Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers
- 6 tablespoons Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix
- 15 marshmallows
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt the green candy melts according to package directions using a microwave.
- Step 2: Pour the melted green candy into dome molds and spread thinly with the back of a spoon to coat evenly. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove from freezer and check for any thin spots where you can see through the mold. Add more melted candy to those areas, then freeze again for another 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Carefully pop each half of the bomb out of the mold and place them on a plate.
- Step 5: Heat a frying pan over low heat. Place one half of the bomb rim-side down onto the pan briefly to slightly melt and smooth the edges.
- Step 6: Quickly fill that half with about 2 tablespoons of hot chocolate mix and some marshmallows. Melt the rim of the second half in the pan, then press it evenly onto the filled half to seal the bomb.
- Step 7: If any holes appear, patch them with cooled melted candy melts or re-melt and reseal as needed.
- Step 8: Melt the white chocolate wafers and drizzle over the top of each bomb. While the white chocolate is still wet, add a small heart decoration so it sticks.
- Step 9: To serve, place one bomb in about 3 cups of hot milk and watch it melt into a delicious hot chocolate.
Tips & Variations
- Use silicone dome molds for easy removal of the chocolate shells.
- Try adding a pinch of peppermint powder inside the bomb for a festive twist.
- Swap marshmallows for mini candy canes or white chocolate chips for different fillings.
- If you don’t have green candy melts, white melts tinted with green food coloring work well too.
Storage
Store the assembled hot chocolate bombs in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat and humidity, for up to 2 weeks. Reheat milk and pour it over the bomb just before serving to enjoy the best melting effect.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make these hot chocolate bombs without a mold?
While a dome mold makes shaping easier, you can carefully shape the chocolate shells by hand using melted chocolate on parchment paper, though it may be less uniform and more delicate.
What type of milk works best for serving?
Whole milk creates the creamiest texture, but you can use any milk or milk alternative like almond, oat, or soy milk according to your preference.
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Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 hot chocolate bombs 1x
Description
These festive Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs are a fun and delicious holiday treat. Made with vibrant green candy melts to form the chocolate shell, filled with rich Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix and marshmallows, they melt beautifully in hot milk to create a creamy, comforting drink. The bombs are sealed by gently melting the edges on a stovetop pan and decorated with drizzled white chocolate and a cute heart accent, making them a perfect gift or seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
Chocolate Shell
- 1 bag green candy melts (such as Sweet Tooth Fairy)
- 1/3 cup Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers
Filling
- 6 tablespoons Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix
- 15 marshmallows
For Serving
- Approximately 3 cups hot milk
Instructions
- Melt Green Candy Melts: Melt the green candy melts according to the package instructions using a microwave, heating in short bursts and stirring between to ensure smooth consistency.
- Form Chocolate Shells: Spoon and spread the melted green candy melts into dome-shaped molds using the back of a spoon to coat the inside in a thin, even layer. Freeze the molds for 10 minutes to set. Check for any translucent spots and add more melted candy melts only to those areas to reinforce the shell. Freeze again for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Remove Shells from Mold: Gently pop out each half of the chocolate bombs from the molds and place them on a plate, handling carefully to avoid cracks.
- Seal Bomb Halves: Heat a frying pan on low heat. Place one half of the chocolate bomb, rim side down, onto the pan briefly to slightly melt and smooth the edge. Quickly add about 2 tablespoons of Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix and several marshmallows into the hollow. Repeat the melting process with the other half of the bomb, then press the two halves together evenly to seal them.
- Fix Any Holes: If the bombs have any holes or gaps, use cooled melted candy melts to fill and seal them. Alternatively, remelt the candy melts and repeat the sealing step to ensure the bomb stays intact.
- Decorate with White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate wafers and drizzle them over the top of the green chocolate bombs. While the white chocolate is still wet, press a heart-shaped decoration onto each bomb so it adheres properly.
- Serve: To enjoy, place one hot chocolate bomb in about 3 cups of hot milk and stir until fully melted and combined, creating a rich, festive hot chocolate drink.
Notes
- Be careful when removing the chocolate shells from the molds to prevent cracking.
- Use low heat when melting the edges on the pan to avoid melting too much of the chocolate shell.
- Allow the white chocolate drizzle to set before packaging or serving.
- These hot chocolate bombs can be stored in a cool, dry place for several days before use.
- For an extra festive touch, you can add small edible decorations or colored sprinkles over the white chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hot chocolate bombs, Grinch hot chocolate, holiday drink, festive drink, hot chocolate recipe, candy melts recipe
