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    Home » Recipes » Beverages » Heart Shaped Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Heart Shaped Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Published: Jan 15, 2021 · Modified: Apr 10, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Make Heart Shaped Hot Chocolate Bombs for Valentine’s Day! Each meltable heart is filled with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows and sprinkles.

    heart shaped hot chocolate bomb in a mug

    Hot chocolate bombs are so much fun to make, melt, and drink! There are endless ways to you can make them and Valentine’s Day is the perfect reason for heart shaped treats.

    How To Make Hot Chocolate Bombs

    candy melts in bowls

    For these heart shaped hot chocolate bombs, I used colorful candy wafers. You will need three small, microwave safe bowls. Put the red candy wafers in one and the white in another. For the pink color, put mostly white candy wafers with a few red ones in the third bowl.

    Can I use chocolate instead of candy wafers?

    Yes, you can use chocolate wafers, almond bark or even chocolate chips. Here is a little breakdown:

    • A milk chocolate baking bar is milk chocolate in a bar form that is meant to be used in baked goods but it can be used for hot chocolate bombs. Follow the melting instructions on the package.
    • Milk chocolate melting wafers are made from sugar, palm oil, milk, and cocoa. They are similar to the candy wafers I used but are chocolate flavored instead. Wafers are easy to melt and easy to work with.
    • Couverture milk chocolate discs are milk chocolate in a disc form. They are made from cocoa butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa. It is top of the line in terms of quality and price. This kind of milk chocolate is not as easy to work with and needs to be tempered when melted.
    • Milk chocolate chips are perfect when baking since they hold their shape. If you do want to use them for these heart shaped hot chocolate bombs, you may need to add a teaspoon of shortening per 6 ounces of milk chocolate chips when melting them to make it smoother.
    • For a lighter version, try using sugar-free milk chocolate chips. Follow the instructions on the package for melting the chocolate chips.
    red, pink, and white melted candy wafers

    Melt the candy wafers in the microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and then continue heat them at 50% power in 15 second intervals, stirring after each time, until smooth.

    Would it work to melt the candy wafers on the stovetop instead?

    Yes, you can melt the candy wafers on the stovetop instead of the microwave by using the double boiler method. Bring 1-2 inches of water to a simmer in a small pot and remove from heat. Place the candy melts in a glass bowl over the pot of hot water. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir the candy wafers until smooth.

    drizzle red candy melts in silicone mold

    Start by drizzling melted red candy wafers into each of the heart shaped silicone cups.

    Which silicone pan should I use for heart shaped hot chocolate bombs?

    I used a nine count heart shaped silicone cupcake mold that I found at Target but it isn’t available for shipping. There are lots of options on Amazon such as this eight count pan or these individual molds. Silicone molds can also be found at Michaels and Hobby Lobby.

    drizzle pink candy melts in mold

    Next, drizzle melted pink candy wafers over the red.

    put spoonful of white candy melts to silicone mold

    Finally, add a spoonful of the melted white candy wafers to each cup.

    tilt silicone mold

    Pick up the mold. Tilt and turn the mold allowing the candy coating to flow onto the sides of the cups.

    coat sides of mold with back of a spoon

    Use the back of a spoon to fully coat the sides of the cups. Allow the candy coating to harden and set.

    add more white candy coating to mold

    Remelt the white candy wafers in the microwave. Then, add a second coat to the sides and bottom of the heart shaped cups.

    second coat of white candy coating

    Allow the second coat to harden and set.

    heart shapes being released from the mold

    Remove the heart shaped candy cups from the mold. I like to wear disposable gloves when working with the hot chocolate bombs to prevent leaving fingerprints in the shiny coating.

    9 white and red heart shaped hot chocolate bombs on a sheet of parchment

    You’ll notice that I made all nine heart even though it is an uneven number. The extra heart can be used in the event that one of them doesn’t turn out or breaks when you remove it. Or you can make another batch and have nine heart shaped hot chocolate bombs.

    a hot chocolate bomb in a frying pan

    Warm a skillet over low heat on the stovetop and remove it from the heat. Rub the edges of the heart shaped chocolate cups on the warm pan to flatten and smooth them.

    a topdown view of candy filling inside of heart shaped hot chocolate bomb

    Add hot chocolate mix, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles to the heart shaped candy cup. Be sure to check out my tutorial for How To Decorate Marshmallows if you want to add these adorable sprinkles coated marshmallows!

    a close-up photo of a hot chocolate bomb with candy sprinkles surrounding it

    Rub the edges of a second heart shaped cup on the warm pan and then immediately place it on top of the filled cup. Run your finger along the seam to remove any excess melted candy wafer and to smooth it out.

    How do I fill in a tiny hole along the seam of my hot chocolate bombs?

    Sometimes the seams don’t match up perfectly and that is okay! You can use the melted candy wafers that are leftover on the warm skillet (or still in the bowls) to fill in tiny holes. Put a little on a toothpick, the back of a spoon or your fingertip and smooth it over the hole.

    a heart shaped hot chocolate bomb in a cup of hot chocolate

    To use a Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bomb, place it in a mug. Slowly pour eight ounces of hot milk over the heart to melt it. Once it starts to melt and opens up the hot chocolate and marshmallows will be released. Then stir to combine everything.

    pink, and red sprinkles for decorating the hot chocolate bombs

    How do I add sprinkles to a cup rim?

    Want to enjoy your hot chocolate in a sprinkles coated rim? Put sugar sprinkles on a piece of parchment paper. Then, coat the rim of your mug with white melted candy wafers and press the rim into the sprinkles.

    marshmallows and heart shaped sprinkles in a cup of hot chocolate

    What do these Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bombs taste like?

    Since vanilla flavored candy wafers are used to make the heart shaped hot chocolate bombs, the hot chocolate has a vanilla flavor. If you prefer a stronger chocolate flavor, you could use chocolate instead of candy wafers to make the hot chocolate bombs.

    a hot chocolate bomb valentines gift bag

    To gives these hot chocolate bombs as Valentine’s Day gifts, put them cellophane bags. Add a spoon and a decorative straw. Pour some sprinkles and marshmallows into the bag as decoration.

    you melt my heart hot chocolate bombs labels

    If you want to add a tag, I made these free printable hot chocolate bomb tags that say “You Melt My Heart” on the front. The back gives instructions for preparing the hot chocolate. Download the tags here.

    a topdown view of a cup of hot chocolate the hot chocolate bomb dissolves

    Want more Valentine’s Day recipes? Try these next:

    Breakable Chocolate Hearts are like edible pinatas filled with candy and sprinkles. Perfect for Valentine’s Day gift bags with a mini mallet.

    Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries are the ultimate treat! They look beautiful on a serving platter and can be given as a gift.

    Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups recipe for Valentine’s Day with red velvet cookie cups, chocolate ganache, a pretzel handle, and mini marshmallows.

    Here are 25+ Valentine’s Day Ideas with FREE printable Valentine’s Day Card test tube labels for the test tube Valentines or use them for Valentine’s Day treat bags including candy filled Valentines, non-candy Valentine’s Day ideas, and non-food Valentine’s Day Ideas.

    a heart shaped hot chocolate bomb in a glass cup

    Heart Shaped Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Make Heart Shaped Hot Chocolate Bombs for Valentine's Day! Each meltable heart is filled with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, and sprinkles.
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    Prep Time: 1 hour hour
    Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Equipment

    Valentine's Day Sprinkle Set
    Heart Shaped Silicone Mold
    White Candy Melts, 12-Ounce
    Red Candy Melts

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz red candy wafers
    • 12 oz white candy wafers
    • ½ cup hot chocolate mix
    • ¼ cup mini marshmallows
    • 4 teaspoon sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Put 4 ounces of red candy wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, 4 ounces of white candy wafers plus a few red candy wafers in a second bowl, and 8 ounces of white candy wafers in a third bowl.
    • Melt the candy wafers in the microwave at 50% power for one minute and then stir. Continue melting at 50% power in 10-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
    • Drizzle the red and pink melted candy wafers in the heart shaped silicone mold. Top with a spoonful of melted white candy wafers.
    • Tilt and turn the mold to allow the melted candy to flow around inside it. Use the back of a spoon to fully coat the sides of each heart.
    • Allow the candy coating to harden.
    • Remelt the white candy wafers in the microwave and then add a second layer to the hot chocolate bombs making sure to get the sides coated so that they are stronger.
    • Allow the second coat to harden and then remove the hearts from the mold.
    • Warm a skillet over low heat and then remove from the heat. Rub the edges of a heart on the warm skillet to smooth them out.
    • Add two tablespoons of hot chocolate mix, one tablespoon of mini marshmallows and one teaspoon of sprinkles to the heart.
    • Rub the edges of a second heart on the warm skillet and then immediately place on top of the filled heart. Run your finger along the seem to smooth it out.

    Video

    Notes

    • To Use Hot Chocolate Bombs for Valentine’s Day: Pour eight ounces of hot milk over the heart shaped hot chocolate bomb in a mug. Stir to combine.
    • My mold had nine hearts so I had one extra heart shaped cup. I like making the extra one in case one of the others breaks but you can only fill eight of the cups if you prefer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1heart | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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