What will 2020 be known for? Plenty of negatives come to mind, sure, but one bright spot as we end the year is a new trend in hot drinks- Hot Chocolate Bombs!
These delightful spheres with a molded hard chocolate shell, cocoa mix, marshmallows and sprinkles hiding inside are so fun and so easy to use. Plop one into your fav mug and pour hot water or milk over and viola! Instant goodness!
Where can you find these little treasures locally and support small businesses to boot? I’m glad you asked!
Here’s a list of where to buy hot chocolate bombs this winter:
- Sprinkles by Mel – Libertyville. As of this writing, Mel is sold out, but she shared on her Facebook page that it’s through Dec. 19th, so check back soon!
- My Charcuterie – Libertyville. Also check out their appetizer boards- omgee what an awesome idea for a business!
- Libertyville Caramel Co. – Libertyville. Order form is available on their Facebook (linked), limited availability before the Holidays!
- Twisted Sifter – Antioch. Pick up some decorate at home cookie kits while you’re there!
- Uniquely Sweet – Grayslake. Gift baskets are their specialty and you can ship to out of state family as well!
- Dalton’s Cakes – Grayslake. Stop by to grab some bombs, and if you know someone looking, they also have gluten-free cake!
Private makers, please email or find these ladies on Facebook or call /text me for their email address:
- Sam McDonald
- Sherri Pillizzi – starting a business called Boujee Bombs!
Know of any others, please comment and let us know!
If you want to try your hand at homemade bombs (um, hot chocolate of course), tutorials are all over TikTok- so if you have a teen in your life, feel ask them to pull one up unless you’re a cool mom and have the app.
Here are a few sites with recipes, it’s a pretty straightforward process:
You may want to order the mold asap, so it’s ready to go! Here’s where to find it.
- NY Times – How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs
- I am a Food Blog – TikTok Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Harbor Breeze Home – Make These Fun Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs (ooo coffee!)
- Sugar Geek Show – Hot Chocolate Bombs
Have fun!