Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs + Fireside Coffee Mix (Easy Homemade Christmas Gift)
Easy mocha hot chocolate bombs filled with homemade Fireside Coffee Mix, a cozy coffee and cocoa drink with a hint of cinnamon. Free printable gift tags make them a perfect Christmas gift!
Hot chocolate bombs are so fun to make and even more fun to give! These mocha hot chocolate bombs are filled with my homemade Fireside Coffee Mix, a cozy blend of hot cocoa, coffee and a hint of cinnamon.
Drop one into a mug of hot milk and watch it burst open! Add my free printable gift tags, and you have the perfect homemade Christmas gift for teachers, neighbours and friends.
How to Make Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs
Ingredients you’ll need (for 4 hot chocolate bombs):
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. butter
- fireside coffee mix (recipe below)
- 2 squares bakers white chocolate
Supplies you’ll need for making hot chocolate bombs:
- Hot chocolate bombs mold – I used mini muffin molds, but many people use these sphere molds from Amazon
- Piping tip and bag for piping on the white chocolate
Step by Step Method of chocolate bomb recipe:
- Make the fireside coffee mix (recipe below).
- Set 8 silicone molds on a pan that can be moved to the fridge or freezer.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the butter in a microwave safe bowl in 25 second intervals, stirring in between each interval- until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Using a teaspoon, coat the insides and sides of the silicon molds well.
- Place the filled molds in the fridge or freezer until they are set completely.
- Once set, carefully peel the molds off each of the chocolates.
- Fill 4 halves with 1 1/2 Tablespoons fireside coffee mix – “piling” it high in the middle.
- Pour boiling water over a small plate to warm it up, and dry it off well with a towel.
- Place the top half of a chocolate onto the plate and twist gently until it starts to melt. Then press it onto a filled chocolate and make sure it adheres well. Repeat with all chocolates.
- Optional – Melt white chocolate squares in the microwave in 25 second intervals – stirring in between until it is melted. Place in a piping bag and pipe onto the hot chocolate bombs for decoration.
Video of how to make a hot chocolate bomb:
I did a quick video for Instagram stories. Here it is if you’d like to see a quick tutorial of how to make hot chocolate bombs:
Turn Hot Chocolate Bombs into a Fun Handmade Christmas Gift
I’ve made a set of printable gift tags for you to use to turn these yummy treats into a fun gift idea.
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How to make Hot Chocolate Bombs
Make your own mocha hot chocolate bombs with simple fireside coffee mix - a coffee + hot chocolate flavored drink with a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. butter
- fireside coffee mix, recipe below
- 2 squares bakers white chocolate
Instructions
- Make the fireside coffee mix (recipe below).
- Set 8 silicone molds on a pan that can be moved to the fridge or freezer.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the butter in a microwave safe bowl in 25 second intervals, stirring in between each interval- until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Using a teaspoon, coat the insides and sides of the silicon molds well.
- Place the filled molds in the fridge or freezer until they are set completely.
- Once set, carefully peel the molds off each of the chocolates.
- Fill 4 halves with 1 1/2 Tablespoons fireside coffee mix – “piling” it high in the middle.
- Pour boiling water over a small plate to warm it up, and dry it off well with a towel.
- Place the top half of a chocolate onto the plate and twist gently until it starts to melt. Then press it onto a filled chocolate and make sure it adheres well. Repeat with all chocolates.
- Optional – Melt white chocolate squares in the microwave in 25 second intervals – stirring in between until it is melted. Place in a piping bag and pipe onto the hot chocolate bombs for decoration.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Fireside Coffee Mix Recipe
Fireside Coffee Mix is so easy to make. Just mix the following ingredients together in a bowl: (See the printable recipe card for exact measurments below.)
- Instant hot chocolate mix
- Coffee creamer
- Instant coffee
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
Once mixed, store it in a jar or tightly sealed container. When ready to use, use 2 Tablespoons mix per mug of hot water.
Fireside coffee mix makes a great gift idea, too!
The fireside coffee mix recipe makes a large batch, and is perfect for gift giving, too. While I was making printable gift tags for the hot chocolate bombs, I also made some for the fireside coffee mix.
I like to put some in a small mason jar and tie a tag on it to give as gifts for teachers, co-workers, neighbors, and friends.
To get the fireside coffee gift tags, go to the printables library and put in your secret password. Don’t have one yet? Get access to the free printable library here.
Make These Fun Mocha Hot Chocolate Bombs with Fireside Coffee Mix Creation
Fireside Coffee Mix
This delicious hot drink mix is a chocolatey coffee flavor with a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 2 cups instant hot chocolate mix
- 2 cups coffee creamer
- 1 cup instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and store in a tightly sealed container.
- Use 2 Tablespoons mix per mug of hot water.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 52 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 104Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 135mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g
FAQ
What is Fireside Coffee?
Fireside Coffee is a cozy drink mix made with instant hot chocolate, coffee creamer, instant coffee, sugar and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Just stir it into hot water!
How long does Fireside Coffee Mix last?
Stored in a tightly sealed jar, it keeps for several months in the pantry.
Can I make hot chocolate bombs without a sphere mould?
Yes! I used silicone mini muffin moulds, and they work great.
How do you use a hot chocolate bomb?
Place it in a mug and pour about 1 cup of hot milk over it. Watch it burst open, then stir and enjoy!
How far ahead can I make hot chocolate bombs?
Store them in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 2 weeks, which makes them perfect for gift giving.
Thank you so much. I’m giving my Grandchildren special cups this year and this will be a great added addition to the cup for Christmas Eve.
Can’t wait to make these my girls! What great gift ideas!!!
These are so fun, gotta love Tik Tok fads! My daugthers and I look forward to trying these!
I’ve been wanting to make these since I first heard of them! Perfect for the holidays!!!
These sound delicious! What a fabulous idea! 🤗
We have been looking for how to make these. Thank you so much for posting this. We are going to make them for my son’s wedding!