Description

There’s nothing quite like sinking into the couch with a warm mug in hand after a day of holiday chaos. These Grinch Hot Cocoa Bombs turn an ordinary cup of cocoa into a festive, magical experience. Each bright green sphere hides a fluffy marshmallow-filled surprise, crowned with a tiny red heart. Pour hot milk over one, watch it melt, and enjoy a rich, creamy, show-stopping treat that’s easier to make than it looks!

Ingredients

Scale

Makes 12 cocoa bombs

2 cups green candy melts (or white chocolate with green candy coloring)
12 tbsp white hot chocolate mix (1 tbsp per bomb)
6 tbsp mini marshmallows
12 red heart sprinkles (or red M&M/candy pearl)

Optional:

1 tsp peppermint extract (stir into melted candy for a minty shell)
Crushed peppermint or green sanding sugar
Edible glitter for decoration

Instructions

1. Melt the Chocolate

Place candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy.
Stir in peppermint extract if using.

2. Coat the Molds

Using silicone hemisphere molds, coat the inside of each cavity with melted chocolate.
Refrigerate 10 minutes to set, then add a thinner second coat for sturdiness. Chill another 10–15 minutes.

3. Unmold the Hemispheres

Carefully flex molds and gently push out chocolate halves. Lay on parchment.

4. Fill the Bombs

Place 1 tbsp white hot chocolate mix and ½ tbsp mini marshmallows in 6 hemispheres.
Top each with a red heart sprinkle.

5. Seal the Bombs

Warm the edge of an empty hemisphere on a hot surface for 2–3 seconds, then place over filled half. Press gently to seal.
Smooth seams with melted chocolate if needed.

6. Decorate

Drizzle extra melted green candy melts on top. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint, sanding sugar, or edible glitter. Let set completely.

Notes

Use a double coat for sturdy shells.
Warm edges just enough to seal; too hot will melt the hemisphere.
Store in a single layer at cool room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Use steaming hot milk for proper melting.

Nutrition

Calories: 160 Cal per Bomb
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 22g