Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs

Make these Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs to give as a gift or hoard for yourself! Hot chocolate bombs are all the rage, and these are made for all you caramel lovers.

Why this recipe works

Homemade edible gifts, especially hot cocoa bombs, are super popular right now. These caramel flavored hot cocoa bombs are perfect for the caramel lovers on your list.

These delicious treats are great for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and winter birthdays. You can even serve them as Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, or Wedding favors! Besides, hot chocolate bombs are just really fun to make, and equally entertaining to execute.

Ingredients you will need

How to Make Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs

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1. Melt the caramel candy melts in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
2. Spoon the melted caramel candy into the inside of 12 (2-inch diameter) silicone sphere molds. Refrigerate for 5 minutes until the candy is set, and then repeat this process to thicken the candy spheres. Refrigerate for 5 minutes, and then gently remove the candy from the molds.
3. To each of 6 candy half-spheres, add the following: 1 tablespoon hot cocoa, 4 mini marshmallows, and 2 caramel quarters.
4. Heat a pan until warm and then remove it from the heat. To seal the hot cocoa bombs, place a half sphere on the hot pan so it melts slightly on the edge. Carefully pick up the half sphere with the slightly melted edge and place it on top of a sphere filled with hot cocoa, marshmallows, and caramel. Run your finger along the outside to smooth it out. Repeat this process until you have 6 hot cocoa bombs.
5. To decorate the hot cocoa bombs, place them on a tray or piece of wax paper.
6. Melt the white candy melts in a double boiler or in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Pour the melted white candy into a small zip-top plastic bag and cut off one tiny corner. Gently squeeze the melted white candy onto the tops of the hot cocoa bombs in a decorative drizzle. If desired, top with sprinkles before the melted white candy sets.
7. To serve, add a hot cocoa bomb to a mug. Pour in 8 to 10 ounces of hot milk, stir, and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

As with any candy or chocolate, it’s best to keep these in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sunlight. You can store them in the refrigerator if you will have them for longer than a few days.

These caramel hot cocoa bombs are already so pretty on their own, that placing them into a simple white paper liner will dress them up enough. If you are giving them out individually, place the paper lined bomb into a cellophane bag and tie with a pretty ribbon.

These caramel hot chocolate bombs are sweet and delicious and ideal for winter celebrations, or really, just because!

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