Christmas is not Christmas without a piping cup of hot chocolate, and these Grinch inspired hot chocolate bombs will work just fine! The Grinch is bringing Christmas to you this time.
Sometimes, even the classics can start to feel a little bit boring after some time. This hot chocolate has a new twist that makes it extra festive to bring some fun back into it.
Hot Chocolate Bombs
One of the most popular Christmas movies is How The Grinch Stole Christmas. One of the most popular Christmas drinks is hot chocolate. So why not combine the two?!
There is no way that you can go wrong with having this hot chocolate bomb in your life for the holidays. I think I may even start making these year-round to enjoy.
It is always fun to try new things and bring a new perspective on it, even if we are just talking about hot chocolate. Who says you can't get creative with your beverages too?
If you have kids, they will love these hot chocolate bombs the most- but not more than me. It will give them yet another thing to look forward to on Christmas morning.
Waking up, opening presents, and then enjoying a nice breakfast and hot chocolate on Christmas morning is definitely the way to do it. The Grinch is not stealing it this time.
To make things even better, the recipe for this is so easy that the little ones can help you make it as well! They will be so proud and it will become their specialty.
Storing
Another convenient thing about these hot chocolate bombs is that they do not take long to make. You can easily whip it together and be ready to serve it on the same day!
If you are interested in making it before you plan on using them, that is completely fine as well. You can easily just store them in an airtight container until you are ready.
This is great because that means you can store as many as you want and maybe use them for a get-together. You could make multiple batches so all of your guests will be able to enjoy them.
Once you have all of the ingredients and materials that you will need to make your hot chocolate bombs, it won't be long until they are ready. Which is perfect timing for me!
Take your time and make them look cute and festive for your friends and family. You can even change the colors around to give your hot chocolate a different theme.
Do you know what that means? You really can make and enjoy this all throughout the year, no matter the season. You will always be able to make it work!
If you enjoy this festive recipe, don't be shy! Try out the Grinch Snacks and Printable or the Santa Cam Ornament if you are on the hunt for a nice holiday craft!
Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs
Once you have all of the ingredients and materials that you will need to make your hot chocolate bombs, it won't be long until they are ready. Which is perfect timing for me!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dark Green Candy Melts
- ½ cups Red Candy Melts
- 2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
- Gold Sparkle Gel
- ½ cup Christmas Present Sprinkles
- You will also need bath bomb molds or cake pop molds and, if using bath bomb molds, I found it best to hold them steady in a cupcake tin. I used these molds
Instructions
- Place dark green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave per the directions on the package.
- Place 2 tablespoon melted candy melt into one half of a bomb mold and, using the bottom of your tablespoon measuring spoon, press the chocolate up the sides of the mold, keeping it thick but even. Repeat with 12 bomb mold halves.
- Place the chocolate filled bomb molds into the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Remove molds from the freezer and gently tap the sides of the mold, pressing on one side of the chocolate to make the chocolate slid out of the mold.
- Fill 6 of the molds with 2 tablespoon hot chocolate mix, 1 teaspoon sprinkles, and 6-8 mini marshmallows.
- Heat a plate or a flat-bottom bowl in the microwave until the surface of the plate is warm to the touch.
- Press one of the empty chocolate bomb halves open-side-down onto the flat portion of the warm plate for about 10 seconds. This will gently melt the rim of the chocolate cup.
- Immediately press this warmed edge chocolate cup to the top of one of the filled cups. This will join the two halves of the hot cocoa bomb.
- Place red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave per the directions on the package.
- Using a piping bag or a fork, drizzle the red candy melts and the sparkle gel over the assembled hot cocoa bombs then immediately follow by sprinkling with the Christmas sprinkles.
- Place the hot cocoa bombs into the freezer for 5 minutes to get them to set, then remove and store in an airtight container until you’re ready to use.
- To use the hot cocoa bombs, place them in a mug and pour 2 cups of hot milk over the top. Stir until the hot cocoa bombs are completely melted and enjoy!
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