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October 12, 2020 By Brandy 27 Comments

Home » Holidays

Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs (Video)

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Holidays, Kids in the Kitchen

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Our snowman hot chocolate bombs are so fun for kids! Watch the snowman melt and disappear as you pour hot milk over it. Give it a stir and you’ll have a deliciously rich and creamy cup of hot chocolate! If you like these you’ll LOVE our original hot chocolate bombs! This post contains affiliate links.

Note: Amazon is having a hard time keeping up with the chocolate molds! I used these ones, but these ones are great if you want to make multiple sizes. Keep checking as they restock! 

Watch our step by step video!

hand holding snowman hot chocolate bombs over mug

If you’ve been here for a minute, you already know about my love for hot chocolate…especially hot chocolate bombs. We’re just a little bit obsessed with them this year. This snowman version is just plain fun. And, believe it or not, easier to make than the other hot chocolate bombs. Why? Because white chocolate doesn’t melt as quickly as chocolate when you handle it. Fewer fingerprints, and less worrying about the molded chocolate cups getting soft when you are holding them. Who knew?

two snowman hot chocolate bombs on table

What are hot chocolate bombs?

Hot chocolate bombs are molded cups of white or regular chocolate filled with hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows. Then you melt the rim of one cup and place it on top of the other to create the perfect ball of chocolatey goodness.

snowman hot chocolate bomb with hot milk being poured on top

When you place one in a cup and pour hot milk over it, it melts and mini marshmallows magically appear!

hot milk being poured over snowman hot chocolat

The punch of flavor from the melted white chocolate takes any dry hot chocolate mix to the next level. I like using Starbucks hot chocolate mix, but any kind will work.

Snowman Hot Chocolate Bomb Ingredients

Hot chocolate mix, white chocolate chips, chocolate chips, sprinkles and mini marshmallows.

Note: we’ve used regular Jet Puff mini marshmallows and mini freeze dried marshmallows and definitely prefer the freeze dried ones. You can get a big 1 pound bag on Amazon and you’re family will thank you. So great for hot cocoa bars in the winter.

How To Make Snowman White Hot Chocolate Bombs

You’ll need a chocolate mold. I used a 2.5″ chocolate mold that came in a 2-pack. You can also purchase this variety pack and make different sized snowman hot chocolate bombs!

bowl of white chocolate chips next to bowls of chocolate chips and mini marshmallows and cocoa mix

This will create 6 white chocolate cups that, when fit together, will create 3 hot chocolate bombs.

mug of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows

Our chocolate bombs are about 2.5″ in diameter and work great in a wide mug. Mine are from Target.

hot chocolate bomb near mug of hot chocolate

These would make great gifts during the holidays! Packaged in a cellophane bag or and placed inside a mug.

Fun Add-Ins and Variations for Hot Chocolate Bombs

  • Use white hot chocolate mix.
  • Add crushed peppermint candies.
  • Add snowflake sprinkles.
  • Add mint marshmallows.

How Much Milk To Pour Over Hot Chocolate Bombs

We tried these with 1 cup of hot milk and 1 1/2 cups of hot milk and both were delicious, but I think I prefer 1 1/2 cups of milk. It’s not quite as rich. You can use whatever milk you’d like. We used skim.

Best Way To Store Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs

Ideally, these hot chocolate bombs would be stored in a cool, dry place like a pantry, individually packaged, or in an airtight container. They can be store in the refrigerator or freezer for a little while, but I would worry about two situations with that:

1. The refrigerator may introduce moisture to the hot chocolate mix.

2. The freezer may cause condensation to form on the hot chocolate bombs as they thaw to room temperature. If you need to freeze them, I’d thaw them in the refrigerator instead of placing them on the counter to thaw.

I’ve only stored them on the counter, away from the stove or a window and they’ve been fine.

TIPS AND TRICKS

  • Melt a little extra white chocolate and make a few extra chocolate cups your first time making hot chocolate bombs. That way, if you have a couple that don’t turn out, you’ll have extras to replace them with. Consider your first time a practice run.
  • DO NOT overheat the white chocolate chips. White chocolate chips can be melted in a double boiler in the microwave.
  • The key to success is making sure the chocolate has time to really set up in the refrigerator. If the chocolate is soft (AT ALL) it will stretch and break.
  • Use any extra melted white chocolate to fill in weak spots. Before taking the chocolate cups out of the mold, examine them carefully to see if there are any thin areas that could use a little more chocolate. Add more chocolate, refrigerate a bit longer, and continue on your way.
  • Like any other chocolate project, if you handle the chocolate too much the heat from your hands will cause it to soften. If you find this to be the case while you are smoothing out edges and seams in the chocolate molds, just place the molds back in the refrigerator for 5 minutes or so.
  • You can use a hot spoon to smooth out the center seam. If your seam doesn’t match up perfectly, you can pipe a little extra white chocolate along the seam to close in any gaps. Refrigerate to allow the seam to harden, then run a hot spoon around the seam to smooth it out a bit.
  • Snowman hot chocolate bombs should be stored in an airtight container or in a cellophane gift bag. Storing them in a pantry or on a counter is fine as long as they are not near a heat source or window.
  • Have fun and remember—-even if they don’t look perfect they will certainly taste perfect!

More Hot Chocolate Recipes To Try!

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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

White Chocolate With Polar Bear Marshmallows

Snowman White Hot Chocolate Bombs

hand holding snowman hot chocolate bomb

Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe

Our snowman hot chocolate bombs are so fun for kids! Watch the snowman melt and disappear as you pour hot milk over it. Give it a stir and you'll have a deliciously rich and creamy cup of hot chocolate!
4.37 from 19 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
chill: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3-6 Tbsp. hot chocolate mix
  • 3 Tbsp. mini marshmallows
  • 1 Tbsp. chocolate chips
  • sprinkles for eyes and nose
  • chocolate mold

Instructions

  • Melt white chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals until white chocolate is melted and smooth.
    DO NOT overheat the white chocolate.
    bowl of white chocolate chips next to bowls of chocolate chips and mini marshmallows and cocoa mix
  • Add a spoonful of white chocolate into 6 chocolate mold cavities. Smooth chocolate up the sides of each mold with a spoon. Add more white chocolate as necessary to coat the inside of each mold.
    Let the white chocolate sit for a few minutes in the mold. Check to see if there are any areas that need to be covered again, then smooth out the sides with a spoon. This will help ensure that the sides and center of the mold are evenly coated with white chocolate.
    There will be a little extra white chocolate leftover in the bowl. Save this to use in a later step.
    spoon smoothing out melted white chocolate in chocolate mold
  • Refrigerate white chocolate for at least 30 minutes or until completely set. Gently remove from the mold.
    chocolate mold with hand popping chocolate cups from mold
  • Fill 3 halves with 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa mix and 1 tablespoon of mini marshmallows.
    chocolate cups filled with hot chocolate mix and marshmallows
  • Melt chocolate chips and place in a plastic baggie. Cut a tiny slit in the corner.
    Remember the leftover spoonful of melted white chocolate chips? It might have hardened by this point and that's ok. Melt it in the microwave for about 10 seconds and spoon it into a plastic baggie. Cut a tiny slit in the corner of the bag.
  • Use the melted white chocolate to attach two black ball sprinkles for the eyes and an orange sprinkle for the nose to the 3 other white chocolate cups (the ones without hot chocolate mix).
    Use the melted chocolate chips to pipe on a mouth.
    Refrigerate until hardened.
    hand adding chocolate mouth on hot chocolate bomb
  • You will need a hot bowl or plate. Press one of the empty white chocolate cups against the hot plate to slightly melt the rim.
    hand holding chocolate bomb and smoothing out rim on a hot plate
  • Place the empty white chocolate cup over one of the filled ones.
  • Run a hot spoon along the seam where the two chocolate cups meet to slightly melt the chocolate and seal the seam.
  • To make a cup of snowman hot chocolate, place one hot chocolate bomb in a mug. Pour 1 1/2 cups of hot milk over bomb. Stir.
    snowman hot chocolate bomb with hot milk being poured on top

Notes

Tips:
DO NOT overheat the white chocolate chips. Chocolate can be melted in a double boiler in the microwave.
The key to success is making sure the white chocolate has time to really set up in the refrigerator. If the chocolate is soft (AT ALL) it will stretch and break.
Like any other chocolate project, if you handle the chocolate too much the heat from your hands will cause it to soften. If you find this to be the case while you are smoothing out edges and seams in the chocolate molds, just place the molds back in the refrigerator for 5 minutes or so.
You can use a hot spoon to smooth out the center seam. If your seam doesn't match up perfectly, you can pipe a small amount of the reserved melted white chocolate along the seam. Refrigerate to allow the seam to harden, then run a hot spoon around the seam to smooth it out a bit. 
Hot chocolate bombs should be stored in an airtight container or in a cellophane gift. Storing them in a pantry or on a counter is fine as long as they are not near a heat source or window.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
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About Brandy

Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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  1. Amber says

    October 18, 2020 at 12:45 am

    This might be the best thing I’ve ever seen!!!

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      October 18, 2020 at 11:08 pm

      Thank you Amber!

      Reply
      • Jeni says

        October 19, 2020 at 11:12 am

        Super cute!

        Reply
  2. T. Werich says

    October 19, 2020 at 9:09 am

    Please sell this recipe to a large company so I can buy them😍

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    • Brandy says

      October 19, 2020 at 11:36 am

      Hi Terry! I’ve seen a ton of bakeries lately that are selling hot chocolate bombs this season, and etsy shops as well! I first saw a video of a hot chocolate bomb on FB and that’s what sparked me to learn how to make them too. I hope you can find some to purchase. They are so fun.

      Reply
      • Brenda says

        October 22, 2020 at 9:11 pm

        If you make these, I’m buying.

        Reply
  3. Lara says

    October 19, 2020 at 10:28 am

    These are so cute, and such a great idea! I can’t wait to try these out!!

    Reply
  4. Kathy says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:24 am

    Could you use almond bark rather than white chocolate chips?

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      October 20, 2020 at 10:41 am

      Yes, absolutely.

      Reply
  5. Emily G. says

    October 22, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    These are adorable!! I have to make some.. Semper Fi Brandy! My late husband retired from the Coast Guard in 1987. I absolutely love the CG. We made many beautiful memories while he was enlisted. His last tour was in Washington as the CPO of the Honor Guard there. He served 2 tours there. God Bless you and thank you hubby for his service.

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      October 23, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      Hi Emily! Thank you! And we’re grateful to your husband for his service. My husband has been in for 22 years and it’s been a wonderful experience. We love the Coast Guard too!

      Reply
  6. Debra G says

    October 23, 2020 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    I love it. And more important, my grandkids love then.

    Reply
  7. barb says

    October 27, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    Where is the video of this?

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      October 28, 2020 at 10:42 pm

      Hi Barb! It should play automatically below the first image in the blog post. Do you have a poo up blocker on your browser? I’m wondering if that could be Kreme ting it from showing up for you.

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    November 12, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    I prefer dark chocolate to white, but we have people of All colour in this gorgeous world of ours, so these will be going out for Christmas treats this year. Thank you ever so much for sharing this awesome recipe with us. 😊🙏🌈♥️🇨🇦

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      November 12, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      You’re welcome! And truth be told, I like chocolate better than white chocolate too!!❤️

      Reply
  9. Hart Lesley says

    November 17, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    I love your site. It’s adorable. Lots of really fantastic doable ideas. Can I use your photos on my Facebook page? Of course I would credit you for them. I’d like to make a few of these for my friends and family for Christmas I want to show them the photos. Mine surely won’t be as pretty. Just not sure what the etiquette is here and wouldn’t want to upset you.

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      November 17, 2020 at 10:04 pm

      Sure thing. Thank you for asking!

      Reply
  10. Hart Lesley says

    November 18, 2020 at 8:12 am

    You’re great! Ty. Thank you for all your posts. I love the ideas and inspiration.

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      November 18, 2020 at 9:02 am

      Thank you!! 🙂 And welcome to the site!

      Reply
  11. Ann M OSBORN says

    November 23, 2020 at 2:22 am

    Thank you! I’m going to make these with my grandkids for their parents for Christmas gifts, and for the girls at the office. Do you have any suggestions on how to add peppermint to this, for peppermint hot chocolate?

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      November 23, 2020 at 10:36 am

      Hi Ann! I’d either buy peppermint hot chocolate powder or add crushed candy canes to the chocolate bombs for a minty flavor. 🙂

      Reply
  12. joann says

    November 30, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    ny ideas for foods for migraines or what to do ? also any info on colonoscopy what to eat or not to days before?

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      November 30, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      Hi Joann! I’m not sure I’m qualified to answer your questions, but I feel bad that you are suffering! I did a quick search and here is what I found.

      Foods to help migraines: orange, yellow, and green vegetables, such as summer squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, and spinach
      carbonated, spring, or tap water
      rice, especially brown rice
      dried or cooked fruits, particularly non-citrus kinds such as cherries and cranberries
      natural sweeteners or flavors, such as maple syrup and vanilla extract.

      Foods to help prepare for a colonoscopy:

      “ You can help the cleansing process by eating light 3 or 4 days before the procedure. Doctors recommend low-fiber foods that are easy to digest and leave your system quickly.

      You can have:

      White bread, pasta, and rice
      Well-cooked vegetables without skin
      Fruit without skin or seeds
      Lean meat, chicken, or fish
      Eggs

      DON’T EAT: Seeds, nuts, or popcorn
      Fatty foods
      Tough meat
      Whole grains
      Raw vegetables
      Fruit with seeds or peel
      Corn, broccoli, cabbage, beans, or peas“

      I hope this was helpful to you!

      Reply
  13. Bari says

    December 2, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    These are adorable! I think I will be making them. Thank you for sharing them.

    Reply
  14. Bia says

    December 3, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    Which sprinkles did you use for the eyes? Do you have a link? Trying to see the size of the pearl so I can buy the right one. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      December 4, 2020 at 8:24 am

      Mine were actually from a snowman sprinkles kit from Wilton. I bought them a couple of years ago but don’t see them online anymore. These ones look the same: https://www.etsy.com/listing/761215559/sprinkles-3-oz-melted-snowmen?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_c-craft_supplies_and_tools-kitchen_supplies-baking_and_cake_decorations-other&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQiA2af-BRDzARIsAIVQUOeEMZxf3aBplf1_mqkIL-HPKM9TTubQIbeNF-7et4v0rOz9BHP83dEaApJSEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_11502762698_113175656380_476138641083_aud-952490158310:pla-295472666587_m__761215559_12768591&utm_custom2=11502762698&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2af-BRDzARIsAIVQUOeEMZxf3aBplf1_mqkIL-HPKM9TTubQIbeNF-7et4v0rOz9BHP83dEaApJSEALw_wcB

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