These Old Fashioned Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs are legit amazing and delicious! Not only are they fun to make but they’ll transport you right back to sitting in your grandma’s kitchen as well. We all have fond memories of that old fashioned candy, right?
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Since this recipe not only uses white chocolate and a few of my other favorite ingredients, there’s no way that you’ll be able to deny this sweet, sweet flavor. In fact, it’s going to change the way you make your hot cocoa from here on out!
How do you store hot cocoa bombs once made?
You’ll want to be certain to store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to use them. They should be fine for several days without any issues.
Since the outer chocolate shell is keeping all the ingredients inside, they’ll stay fresh, too. Many people worry that the marshmallows will become hard or dry out but that couldn’t be further from the truth!
What You’ll Need To Make These Old Fashioned Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs
Here are all of the ingredients and materials you’ll need to create these amazing Old Fashioned Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of White Candy Melts
- 2 cups of Hot Chocolate Mix
- 2 cups of Mini Marshmallows
- ¼ cup of Red Candy Melts
- ¼ cup of Orange Candy melts
- 1/2 cup Crushed Old Fashioned Christmas Candies
Equipment
- Bath bomb mold or candy mold
How to Make Old Fashioned Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs
Once you have everything listed above, you’re ready to get started! Here’s what you’ll need to do:
Step One
Put all the candy melts in separate bowls and melt in the microwave per the package directions.
Step Two
With a piping bag or a fork, take the melted orange and drizzle it on the bottom of the molds. Then, do the same with the red. They will cross over each other, it’s okay.
Step three
Pop the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Step four
Take out of the freezer and put 1 tablespoon of the melted white chocolate in all the molds. Use the back of your spoon to smooth it out on the bottom and up the sides. Do this with all 12 molds.
Step five
Put back in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Step six
Take out of the freezer and give the sides a tap. This will help to loosen the chocolate so you can easily remove from the molds.
Step seven
You’re going to fill fill 6 of the molds with 1 tablespoon of hot chocolate mix, 1 tablespoon of the crushed Old Fashioned Christmas Candies, and 8 mini marshmallows.
Step eight
Put a microwave-safe plate in the microwave and heat until warm to the touch. Once heated, remove and take the empty chocolate mold and put it face down on the warm plate. This should melt the edge.
Step nine
Once melted, immediately place on the other half of the cocoa bomb and hold in place. This should make them form a complete circle.
Step ten
Drizzle chocolate over the top and put some of the crushed candy on top as well.
Suggestions and Tips
These are great gift ideas as well! You can easily put these in a cute box and deliver them to your family and friends.
Don’t forget to tell them how to use them – just add to their favorite mug and pour over 2 cups of hot milk. That’s it!
More Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Frozen Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Christmas Ornament Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Christmas Taffy Hot Cocoa Bombs
- Mickey Christmas Hot Cocoa Bombs
You can print off the complete ingredient list and instructions for these Old Fashioned Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs below.
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More Hot Cocoa Bomb Recipes
Keep your family and friends delighted all winter with an assortment of hot cocoa bombs! I’ve put together an entire collection of recipes into a digital cookbook, complete with gift tags and bonus pages for planning your shopping trip and recording extra recipes.
📋 Recipe
Old Fashioned Candy Hot Cocoa Bombs
Equipment
- Bath Bomb Mold or Candy Mold
Ingredients
- 2 cups White Candy Melts
- 2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 1/4 cu[ Red Candy Melts
- 1/4 cup Orange Candy melts
- 1/2 cup Crushed Old Fashioned Christmas Candies
Instructions
- Put all the candy melts in separate bowls and melt in the microwave per the package directions.
- With a piping bag or a fork, take the melted orange and drizzle it on the bottom of the molds. Then, do the same with the red. They will cross over each other, it's okay.
- Pop the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Take out of the freezer and put 1 tablespoon of the melted white chocolate in all the molds. Use the back of your spoon to smooth it out on the bottom and up the sides. Do this with all 12 molds.
- Put back in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Take out of the freezer and give the sides a tap. This will help to loosen the chocolate so you can easily remove from the molds.
- You're going to fill 6 of the molds with 1 tablespoon of hot chocolate mix, 1 tablespoon of the crushed Old Fashioned Christmas Candies and 8 mini marshmallows.
- Put a microwave-safe plate in the microwave and heat until warm to the touch. Once heated, remove and take the empty chocolate mold and put it face down on the warm plate. This should melt the edge.
- Once melted, immediately place on the other half of the cocoa bomb and hold in place. This should make them form a complete circle.
- Drizzle chocolate over the top and put some of the crushed candy on top as well.
Nutrition
Need to run to the store to get some ingredients first? Remember to pin this recipe so you can find it when you’re ready to make them.
