Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs are so fun and festive. These hot cocoa bombs are perfect for movie night and make a great gift. They are just like regular hot cocoa bombs but Grinch themed.
It is so easy to make these adorable Grinch Hot Cocoa Bombs. I have been making Grinch themed desserts for at least 10 years or more.
The outside is the perfect shade of green topped with a heart. The inside is packed with crushed candy canes, mini marshmallows and hot chocolate mix.
Whip up a batch to watch the Grinch movie during the holiday season. It will pair perfectly with Grinch Cake Pops or easy Grinch Cookie Bars for a treat.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Grinch theme. Everyone will have so much fun with these Grinch themed hot cocoa bombs.
- Delicious. They are so festive for Christmas and delicious too.
- Simple step by step instructions. It is so easy to make Grinch Cocoa Bombs.
Ingredients
- Green Candy Melts. Candy melts are perfect for this recipe because they melt so smoothly.
- Mini Marshmallows. Divided.
- White Hot Chocolate Mix. Divided.
- White Candy Melts. This is to drizzle on top.
- Red Candy Heart Sprinkles. Completes the Grinch theme.
You can find the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Variations and Additions
- Regular Hot Cocoa Mix. You can substitute regular hot cocoa mix for white chocolate mix. However, it will not be the same light color once combined.
- Mint flavor. If you love mint flavor, add mint extract to the melted chocolate. Don’t add too much because you also have the crushed peppermints inside.
- White Chocolate. You can substitute white chocolate for the green candy melts. Just add green food coloring until the desired shade. It will not melt as smoothly as the candy melts but will still turn out good.
How to Make Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs
Step 1. Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals.
Stir between each interval. Then pour a small amount into the silicone mold.
Step 2. Coat the bomb molds with melted chocolate. Use a spoon to spread the green chocolate evenly in the mold. Make sure that the melted candy goes all the way up to the edges of the mold.
Allow the candy melts to harden. Follow the same process 3-4 more times to apply more layers of the melted candy melts into the molds.
Step 3. Let set. Then allow them to completely harden (5 minutes) and gently remove from the molds.
Use a microwave safe plate for approximately 30 seconds to heat up the plate. Place half of the chocolate shells onto the warm plate (not hot plate) to melt the rim slightly.
Step 4. Add cocoa mix and toppings. Then melt the rims on the 2nd set of candy shells by following the same process with the warmed plate. Quickly place the two half-spheres of the candy shells together.
Step 5. Melt the white candy melts and drizzle on each cocoa bomb. Top with red heart sprinkle. Allow to set.
Step 6. Serve and enjoy with hot milk.
How to Use Cocoa Bombs
- Put a Grinch Cocoa Bomb in a mug.
- Pour a cup of Hot Milk over the chocolate spheres. It is so much fun to watch it melt and the marshmallow and other ingredients pop out. We used a cup of milk, but you can adjust to taste.
- Stir with a spoon to make grinch hot chocolate recipe. Everything should be well combined and then enjoy! It is so easy and taste rich and creamy. Serve with Homemade Marshmallows.
Storage
After these hot chocolate bombs have been made, they do not need to be refrigerated and can remain at room temperature. They will last approximately 3-6 months depending on the expiration date on the chocolate that you use to make the bombs.
You can place each cocoa bomb in a cupcake liner if desired. Then place inside an airtight container or cellophane bag. This looks really pretty for gift giving and makes the Hot chocolate bombs grinch style look absolutely adorable.
Tips for Success
- Handle the cocoa bombs carefully. The heat from your hands will soften the chocolate. You do not want to touch the cocoa bombs a lot or they will melt.
- Coconut Oil. If the chocolate is too thick to spread out, add coconut oil to the mixture. Do not add too much or it will be runny and not set properly. Just start with a tablespoon of coconut oil and adjust as needed.
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Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Green Candy Melts
- 1/2 cup Mini Marshmallows divided
- 1/4 cup White Hot Chocolate Mix divided
- 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes divided
- 1/2 cup White Candy Melts
- Red Heart Sprinkles
- Hot Milk for serving
Instructions
- Melt the green candy melts in a microwave in 30 second intervals stirring between each interval and then pour a small amount into the silicone mold.
- Use a paint brush and basting brush to spread the candy melts evenly in the mold and make sure that the melted candy goes all the way up to the edges of the mold.
- Allow the candy melts to harden and follow the same process 3-4 more times to apply more layers of the melted candy melts into the molds.
- Then allow them to completely harden (5 minutes) and gently remove from the molds.
- Microwave a microwave safe plate for approximately 30 seconds to heat up the plate. Place half of the chocolate shells onto the warm plate to melt the rim slightly.
- Then fill with 2 tsp of hot cocoa mix, 1 tablespoon mini marshmallows and 1 tablespoon of crushed candy canes.
- Then melt the rims on the 2nd set of candy shells by following the same process with the warmed plate.
- Quickly place the two open ends of the candy shells together and smooth out any extra candy around the seam where the 2 shells join together.
- Place the molds in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat the white candy melts in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until they are completely melted.
- Drizzle the melted white candy over the bombs and place 1 red heart sprinkle on top. Let them sit until the white candy melts has hardened.,
- When serving, place the hot chocolate bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over the top to melt and reveal the hot chocolate within.
- Enjoy!
