This season of warmth and affection is the perfect time to make Rainbow Heart Hot Cocoa Bombs for someone special. These colorful hot chocolate bombs are festive, comforting, and ideal for Valentine’s Day—or any celebration that calls for a cheerful treat.
Hot cocoa bombs—also called hot chocolate bombs—have become hugely popular because they’re fun to make and highly customizable. You can adapt colors and flavors to suit the occasion, and they’re especially cozy on cold or rainy days. Personally, I enjoy hot chocolate year-round, and these rainbow heart cocoa bombs are one of my favorites. The layered rainbow hearts are bright, comforting, and great at lifting the mood.
Making the Rainbow Heart Hot Cocoa Bombs
If you’ve made hot cocoa bombs before, this will feel familiar. If you’re new to them, don’t worry—follow the steps below and you’ll have beautiful cocoa bombs in no time.
Start by gathering ingredients and tools. Candy melts and mini marshmallows are usually available at grocery stores and online. Use your preferred hot chocolate mix for best results. You’ll also need several piping bags (or zip-top bags with a small corner snipped off) and a diamond heart silicone mold to form the cocoa bomb halves. Melt each color in its own microwave-safe bowl before piping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red candy melts
- 1/2 cup Yellow candy melts
- 3/4 cup Bright green candy melts
- 3/4 cup Royal blue candy melts
- 2 cups Pink candy melts
- 2 cups Hot chocolate mix
- Mini rainbow marshmallows
- White pearl sprinkles
- Rainbow-shaped confetti
Tools
- 5 microwave-safe bowls
- 5 piping bags or zip-top bags with a corner snipped
- Diamond heart silicone mold
Follow the instructions below for filling and assembling the molds.
Instructions
1. Place each color of candy melts in its own microwave-safe bowl. Melt according to package directions, then transfer each color into a piping bag.
2. Pipe the red candy melt into the center of each heart cavity to form a small heart shape. Repeat for all cavities.
3. Pipe the yellow candy melt to outline the red heart, creating a second heart layer. Repeat for every mold.
4. Pipe the bright green candy melt to outline the yellow heart, then repeat for all molds.
5. Pipe the royal blue candy melt to add the next outline layer around the green heart.
6. Use the pink candy melt to fill the sides of each cavity, leaving the center open. This creates one half of the cocoa bomb shell. Repeat for all molds, then place the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes.
7. Remove the molds from the freezer and gently tap the sides, pressing on one edge to release the candy halves from the molds.
Putting the rainbow heart hot cocoa bombs together:
8. Fill six candy half-shells with 1 tablespoon of hot chocolate mix each. Add several mini rainbow marshmallows to each.
9. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of white pearl sprinkles and a couple pieces of rainbow-shaped confetti into each filled half-shell.
10. Warm any leftover red candy melt briefly so it’s fluid, then pipe a ring of melted candy around the rim of each filled half-shell. Take an empty half-shell and gently press it over the filled half, sealing the edges together to form a complete heart cocoa bomb. Repeat for the remaining bombs.
11. For a decorative touch, add a small dot of melted candy on the top corner and attach a piece of rainbow confetti.
12. Place the finished cocoa bombs back in the freezer for 5 minutes to set. Remove and store them in an airtight container until ready to use.
To use the hot cocoa bombs:
Place a cocoa bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over the top. Stir until the shell has fully melted and the hot chocolate mix and marshmallows are incorporated. Enjoy immediately.
To store:
Keep the cocoa bombs in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Rainbow Heart Hot Cocoa Bombs
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Rainbow Heart Hot Cocoa Bombs are a cheerful and flavorful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red candy melts
- 1/2 cup Yellow candy melts
- 3/4 cup Bright green candy melts
- 3/4 cup Royal blue candy melts
- 2 cups Pink candy melts
- 2 cups Hot chocolate mix
- Mini rainbow marshmallows
- White pearl sprinkles
- Rainbow-shaped confetti
Instructions
1. Place each color of candy melts into separate microwave-safe bowls and melt according to package directions; transfer to piping bags.
2. Pipe a red heart in the center of each mold cavity, then outline it with yellow, green, and blue layers.
3. Fill the cavity sides with pink candy melts, leaving the center open to form one half of the shell; freeze briefly and unmold.
4. Fill half-shells with hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, sprinkles, and confetti. Seal with an empty half-shell using a rim of melted candy.
5. Decorate, chill to set, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 2686Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1651mgCarbohydrates: 622gFiber: 11gSugar: 435gProtein: 20g
Enjoy!
If you need to gather the ingredients later, save this recipe to your favorite board so it’s easy to find when you’re ready to make them.
In the meantime, check these other hot cocoa bombs, too.
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