Growing up in a small town in the Northeast during the ’80s meant finding ways to entertain myself, especially on those chilly winter afternoons. One of my favorite pastimes was whipping up a cozy cup of hot cocoa as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of purple.
This was one of those rare moments when I could indulge in a few extra spoonfuls of sugar, as our family didn’t have much money to spare. I remember taking a hefty scoop of Nestle Quik and stirring it into a mug of warmed milk. We never had those individual hot cocoa packets, and honestly, they never had enough cocoa for my taste.
I discovered a little trick: if I dipped my spoonful of cocoa into the milk without stirring and then lifted it back out, the top layer would get wet and peel off into the mug, revealing a dry layer underneath. I could spend hours mesmerized by watching the cocoa dissolve — it was pure childhood magic. My siblings thought I was a genius for this simple trick.
Fast forward to today: my kids recently showed me a TikTok video featuring an enormous chocolate sphere bursting open in a mug to reveal cocoa powder, marshmallows, and other delightful surprises. It took me right back to those afternoons spent in my childhood kitchen. I must have watched that video ten times, utterly captivated.
“Where do I get these?” I wondered. “Can I make them?”
After some research, I found out that you can create these delightful treats right at home with your family. While we haven’t attempted it yet, I’ve saved all the tutorials and am eagerly awaiting my molds to arrive. This project feels like the perfect winter adventure, especially during our holiday break at home. After all, we’ve already baked countless loaves of bread and tried quirky TikTok challenges like pickles wrapped in hot Cheetos. Hot cocoa bombs are something we all would enjoy, and they’re familiar enough that I won’t have to mentally prepare my taste buds!
Even if hot cocoa isn’t your thing (seriously, what’s wrong with you?), you can still relish the satisfaction of creating something truly cool. Plus, who wouldn’t love watching these delicious bombs explode? With nowhere to be these days, it sounds like the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Getting started is simple. You’ll need molds, good melting chocolate, a microwave, hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, and any other fillings you want (I’m adding chocolate chips because why not?). If you’re short on time or energy, you can also order some to be delivered right to your door.
Honestly, I might end up doing both. I have grand ideas about crafting these with my kids, but it rarely goes as planned. We often end up making a mess, feeling exhausted and irritable, but I’m determined to make this work. After all, the joy of chocolate is worth any chaos that comes with it.
Let the chocolate melting (and sipping) commence! You could also try this quick hack: empty out some Lindt chocolate balls and fill them with Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix. I had to give it a shot — you know, for research purposes.
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In summary, hot cocoa bombs are not just a delicious treat, but also a wonderful winter project to enjoy with your family. They bring back nostalgic memories and offer a fun way to create special moments together, even if things don’t always go as planned.