Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bombs (with Video)

February 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

What’s inside: a fun Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bomb you can surprise the kids with or give out as homemade Valentine’s classroom treats. These little spheres melt in a warm mug of milk to make a rich and delicious cup of hot chocolate.

Valentine Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe

How adorable are these bright and cheery Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bombs?!

These candy-coated hot chocolate bombs are perfect for those who (like my daughter) find regular hot chocolate bombs too rich and chocolately. (I know, that’s apparently a thing.)

My daughter gets so excited about using a hot chocolate bomb, but the chocolate-covered version is too rich for her and she usually loses interest after a few sips. This candy version, however, gives a pop of cocoa flavor from the added hot chocolate mix and some sweetness from the melted candy coating that is just perfect.

Plus, it’s such a fun Valentine’s Day treat and incredibly easy to make! You could surprise your family with them for a Valentine’s dessert or movie night, or hand them out as homemade Valentine’s to friends and neighbours.

You can also use this basic method to make a variety of different themed hot chocolate bombs by swapping out the candy melt color and sprinkles.

How to Use a Hot Chocolate Bomb:

You can use your hot chocolate bomb two ways:

Place the hot chocolate bomb in a mug and pour warm milk overtop
Place the hot chocolate bomb in a mug already filled with warm milk

The warm milk will slowly melt the hot chocolate bomb, releasing the powdered cocoa, sprinkles and marshmallows inside.

Check out our quick recipe video for how to make hot chocolate bombs, and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe. (This video shows a basic hot chocolate bomb – the only different for this Valentine’s version is the red candy melts are swapped for the chocolate melts and then we added sprinkles.)

— Jennifer

Valentine’s Cocoa Bomb Ingredients

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

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How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs

Place red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.

Add a spoonful of melted candy to each mold, using a spoon to spread the candy to cover the inside of the spheres.

Place the mold in the fridge or freezer for about 5-10 minutes or until they are easy to pop out. If they seem fragile, add another layer of melted chocolate before removing from the molds and re-freeze.

Very carefully remove the half spheres from the mold.

Scoop about 2 tsp of hot cocoa powder each into three of the half-spheres. Place 7-8 mini marshmallows on top of the hot cocoa powder.

Heat a plate in the microwave for about 45 seconds. Remove carefully, as the plate will be hot (we need it to be hot to melt chocolate).

Safety Note: Adults should handle this step and anything that involves removing hot items from the microwave.

Take an empty half-sphere and press the open part onto the hot plate for a few seconds to melt the chocolate and twist to smooth the edges. Place on top of one of the hot cocoa-filled half-spheres and hold until the seal and harden together.

Repeat to make all three hot chocolate spheres.

Place white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until melted and smooth.

Put melted white candy melts in a ziptop sandwich bag, seal and snip off a corner. Pipe the melted white chocolate across the top of the cocoa bombs and immediately add a pink and red heart in the middle and sprinkle the pink and red ball sprinkles before the melted chocolate hardens. Place in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to allow it to harden.

To Enjoy Your Cocoa Bombs

To use, place one of the Valentine’s Day Cocoa Bombs in a large mug and pour hot milk over top. The chocolate will start to melt right away and the marshmallows will “explode” to the top!

Stir until the hot cocoa bombs are completely melted and enjoy!

More Hot Cocoa Bomb Ideas

Try one of these unique hot chocolate bombs recipes for all kinds of occasions!

Pin this Easy Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate recipe:

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Yield: 3 servings

Valentine's Day Hot Chocolate Bombs

Name: Valentine's Day Hot Chocolate Bombs
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Red candy melts, melted; 1/4 cup White candy melts, melted; 2 Tablespoons Hot Cocoa Mix; 20 Mini Marshmallows; 1 Tablespoon Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

3/4 cup Red candy melts, melted
1/4 cup White candy melts, melted
2 Tablespoons Hot Cocoa Mix
20 Mini Marshmallows
1 Tablespoon Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Instructions

Place red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth.
Fill the silicone sphere molds with the melted candy using a spoon to ensure even coverage. Pour out any excess candy melts.
Place the mold in the fridge or freezer for about 5-10 minutes or until they are easy to pop out. Very carefully remove the half spheres from the mold. (If they don't pop out easily, place back in the fridge or freezer for a few more minutes.)
Scoop about 2 tsp of hot cocoa powder each into three of the half-spheres. Place 7-8 mini marshmallows on top of the hot cocoa powder.
Heat a plate in the microwave for about 45 seconds, carefully taking it out cause the plate will be hot.
Take an empty half-sphere and press the open part onto the hot plate for a few seconds to melt the chocolate and twist to smooth the edges. Place on top of one of the hot cocoa-filled half-spheres and hold until the seal and harden together.
Repeat to make all three hot chocolate spheres.
Place white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until melted and smooth.
Put melted white candy melts in a ziptop sandwich bag, seal and snip off a corner. Pipe the melted white chocolate across the top of the cocoa bombs and immediately add a pink and red heart in the middle and sprinkle the pink and red ball sprinkles before the melted chocolate hardens. Place in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to allow it to harden.
To use, place in a mug and pour hot milk over top. Stir until the hot cocoa bombs are completely melted and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 545Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 161mgCarbohydrates: 131gFiber: 1gSugar: 89gProtein: 2g

These Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bombs are a fun addition to your Valentine’s Day celebrations and make a sweet and delicious cup of hot chocolate the kids will love!

For more fun Valentine’s Day desserts, check out our full collection of 40 Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids.

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries (with Video)

February 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

These pink and white chocolate covered strawberries are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any festive occasion! We took a classic chocolate covered strawberry recipe and jazzed it up with colorful drizzles and sprinkles!

Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Is there ever a bad time for chocolate-covered strawberries?

They are one dessert that I will never say no to. The perfect sweet treat with just a hint of acidity, chocolate-covered strawberries are so incredibly indulgent and delicious while being super simple to whip up.

(Seriously, they are so crazy easy to make – why do we only serve them on special occasions?!)

Today’s version was a fun kitchen project with my daycare kids. We all took turns dipping our strawberries in a variety of coatings and decorating them with candy melt drizzles and festive Valentine’s Day sprinkles.

Each kid got to bring home a little box of chocolate-covered strawberries to share with their families and all of the parents were raving about them the next day.

You don’t need any special equipment to make these chocolate-covered strawberries but since making them I discovered these candy dipping tools which make it so much easier and cleaner to add candy coatings to desserts.

Using this method of making chocolate-covered strawberries, you can get really creative and decorate the strawberries in a variety of ways for different occasions. I’m already predicting that the kids will be begging to make them again for every holiday and special occasion coming up. I think a birthday version with rainbow sprinkles is next!

— Jennifer

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ingredients

Strawberries — The bigger, the better!
Candy Melts: pink, white and red
Chocolate Melting Wafers
Valentine’s Sprinkles
Coconut Oil, optional

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

Tip: if your candy melts or chocolate are coating your strawberries too thick, mix in some melted coconut oil to thin out and loosen up the coating a bit.

Kitchen Tools Used

Microwave-safe Bowls
Fork or Fondue Forks
Baking Sheet covered in parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Piping bags, optional

Can I Use Chocolate Chips Instead of Melting Wafers?

Melting wafers are specifically formulated for even, smooth melting, which is why we recommend them for this recipe.

If you don’t have them on hand, or have time to get them, you can use white and semi-sweet chocolate chips instead. If using chocolate chips, stir a Tablespoon of coconut oil or shortening into 1 cup of melted chocolate chips. This will help give them that smooth, shiny look.

You can also do this with white chocolate and use food coloring to get a pink coating similar to what we used here.

How to Make Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper and set aside.

Rinse strawberries and dry completely — any excess moisture will prevent the chocolate coating from sticking. Place in refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.

In a small microwave safe bowl, microwave the semi-sweet chocolate chips for 45 seconds. Stir until completely melted and smooth.

Dip 3 strawberries into the melted chocolate, covering completely except for the stem. Place on the lined baking sheet. Before the chocolate hardens, add sprinkles, if desired. Set aside any remaining melted chocolate for later use.

In a small microwave safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate melts for 45 seconds. Stir until completely melted and smooth.

Dip 3 strawberries into the melted white chocolate and place on the baking sheet. Add sprinkles, if desired. Drizzle with remaining semi sweet chocolate, if desired. Set aside any remaining white chocolate for later use.

In a small microwave safe bowl, microwave the bright pink chocolate melts for 45 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth.

Dip three strawberries into the melted bright pink chocolate and place on the baking sheet. Decorate the strawberries with chocolate or white chocolate drizzle and sprinkles. Set aside the leftover melted bright pink chocolate for later.

In a small microwave safe bowl, microwave the pink chocolate melts for 45 seconds. Stir until melted.

Dip the remaining strawberries into the melted pink chocolate and place on the baking sheet. Decorate the strawberries with semi sweet, white or bright pink chocolate drizzle and sprinkles.

Place the chocolate coated strawberries in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolates to harden.

Store in an airtight container, in a single layer, in the refrigerator up to 3 days until ready to serve.

How to Store Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These chocolate-covered strawberries will last up to three days in the fridge, but I find that they are best served within 24 hours of making. The candy coating can cause the strawberries to sweat a bit, making them a bit mushier after the 3 day limit.

More of our Favorite Valentine’s Day Treats

These chocolate covered strawberries are so easy to make – we made a quick recipe video to walk you through all of the steps. Check it out – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe card:

Pin this Easy Strawberry Dessert for Valentine’s Day or a special birthday or anniversary:

Grab your free printable recipe card for our chocolate-covered strawberries recipe:

Yield: 1 dozen strawberries

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

These pink and white chocolate covered strawberries are perfect for Valentine's Day, or any festive occasion! A classic treat, jazzed up!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 dozen strawberries
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or Wilton dark cocoa melts
1/4 cup Wilton bright white chocolate melts
1/4 cup bright pink chocolate melts
1/4 cup pink chocolate melts
1/4 cup assorted sprinkles