Hot Cocoa Bomb Tutorial: A Beginner’s Guide! Tips and Tricks, Supplies, and Packaging Ideas!

[@BrittanyLambson]

You make it look simple, but detailed. I like how you present multiple options (what kind of chocolate to use, etc.). Thanks for your thoroughness! I can't wait to try making these tomorrow.

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! I hope you have a ton of fun making them! ☺️

[@tarrynekellam4147]

Thanks

[@LilyBean82]

Great tutorial. I'm making hot cocoa bombs for the first time for Christmas gifts and this helps me tremendously. Thanks!

[@LauraLegge]

@@LilyBean82 yay!! I can’t wait to hear how it goes!

[@rainydays9504]

Of all the videos I watched this is the one I love the most

[@LauraLegge]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your kind words 😊

[@marylovecountryliving]

I just bought a cocoa bomb kit today to try so thank you for the tips on making them.

[@LauraLegge]

You’re welcome!! Have fun! 😊

[@kathynassa9974]

I cut my molds into individual cavities. Made it easier to fill and dump. Thanks for the video!

[@LauraLegge]

I LOVE that!! Thank you so much 😊

[@michele695]

GREAT CLEAR VIDEO

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much 😄

[@CaelesP]

Thank you for introducing the spoon technique! I ended up being more successful with it than a brush. Also like the silicone molds since they can go in dishwasher. Still working on my sealing technique.

[@LauraLegge]

You’re welcome! The spoon worked better for me too! I’m glad it’s working for you ☺️ The sealing is definitely the hardest part!

[@jenniferdelacruz2746]

So cute!!! I’ll be making these for sure!

[@LauraLegge]

They’re so fun!! Enjoy! 🤩

[@haselbasil2488]

How long do these bombs last ? Will the marshmallows go bad ?

[@Scents_with_Mama-Dragon]

Love this video thanks so much for sharing!

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you loved it!! ❤️

[@mjperkolator8854]

Very nice tutorial.

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@nancypride9802]

Put the molds on a baking sheet, it makes it easier to just pop in and out if the fridge.

[@LauraLegge]

I LOVE that idea!! Thank you for sharing! 🤩

[@molove3408]

Good job

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much 😊

[@paulaasaldivar]

I tried to make them today and had a great time but I had the issue that literally every time I touched them, they started to melt and, consequently, fingerprints remained. Any tips for that? What would you suggest?

[@LauraLegge]

@@paulaasaldivar what kind of chocolate were you using? With real chocolate, you’ll have to temper the chocolate to keep that from happening and you’ve gotta work fast! I try to make sure my hands aren’t super warm when I need to handle the chocolate. You can wear gloves and that’ll keep them from getting melty as quick.

[@kitchensecretsbyrukhsana]

Wow that's delicious 😋

[@LauraLegge]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@chanel58style70]

Questions: 1) I noticed in the supplies list you mentioned Almond Bark. But I don’t recall you using this ingredient in this video. Did I just missed this step? 2) Is the hot chocolate, for example, like Swiss Mix?

[@LauraLegge]

I personally don’t use almond bark but some people use it instead of chocolate because it’s cheaper. I just don’t care for the flavor so I stick with the Ghirardelli wafers. The hot cocoa mix I use is no longer being sold so I’ll be making my own mix now. I don’t have a recipe for it yet but I’ll update when I do 😊 I would just recommend getting any hot cocoa mix that you enjoy drinking!

[@chanel58style70]

@@LauraLegge Thank you for the information!

[@LauraLegge]

@@chanel58style70 you’re welcome ☺️

[@vickijensen404]

Do you have a favorite Hot cocoa mix?

[@LauraLegge]

@@vickijensen404 I make it from scratch now! Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (Makes enough for 9 cups of Cocoa) Ingredients 1¼ cups Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk (about 1 pouch) ½ cup Cocoa Powder ½ tsp Kosher Salt 1 tsp Cornstarch 1 cup Powdered Sugar 1 Tbsp Semisweet Mini Chocolate Chips or Chopped Dark Chocolate, for serving, optional Mini Marshmallows or Whipped Cream, for serving, optional Instructions 1. Mix instant non-fat dry milk, cocoa powder, kosher salt, cornstarch, and powdered sugar in a jar or airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. 2. To make cocoa, add about ¼ cup of cocoa mix to 8oz of hot water or hot milk and stir. Add optional chopped chocolate or chocolate chips to add richness and stir until melted. Top with mini marshmallows or whipped cream and enjoy! Notes - •Feel free to double or triple the recipe! •Cornstarch is used to create a rich and creamy hot cocoa but can be omitted, if desired. Recipe adapted from I Am Baker

[@emilyl3705]

How much do you sell each bomb?

[@LauraLegge]

I don’t sell them currently but people in my area were selling these small ones for about $2-$3 each. The bigger ones were around $5-$8 depending on the designs.

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

It’s okay to use liquid food color, but it has to be oil-based

[@LauraLegge]

Right! I must have forgotten to say that 😅 Yes, if it’s the wrong kind of food coloring, the chocolate will seize or break

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

@@LauraLegge , enjoyed the helpful video. You’re a very sweet lady 🌺

[@LauraLegge]

@@Bee-Kind-Baker thank you so much for your kind words 🥰 And thank you for commenting!

[@sworley1956]

No you didn't have a camera in your refrigerator!🤣

[@LauraLegge]

I did 🤣 I had to move a lot to achieve that angle haha

[@sworley1956]

@@LauraLegge Smart!

[@LauraLegge]

@@sworley1956 haha thanks! 😊

[@MyrnaInzunza-jh8vb]

Ingles nooo

[@caroledrummond5470]

This seems like a whole lotta work 😅

[@LauraLegge]

Once you get the hang of it, it doesn’t take long 😃 I can usually make 6 of these in about 10-15 minutes. It’s super fun for the kids and totally worth it to be able to whip them up and add any colors we like ☺️