Six Arrows Bakery Box is offering classic cocoa, white chocolate peppermint and raspberry hot chocolate bombs.
Courtesy of Six Arrows Bakery Box
Quarantine, which was imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19, quickly turned into an incubator for kitchen creations.
We learned how to make sourdough (and stressed over the yeast shortage that followed).
We stockpiled absurd amounts of bananas to bake banana bread.
We whipped up some dalgona coffee and paired it with pancake cereal.
Now? It’s getting chilly. So we’re making hot chocolate bombs.
Packed with goodies like hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, candies and more, these hollow chocolate balls are dropped into a steaming mug of hot milk.
Because after the year we’ve had, we needed to upgrade our hot chocolate game for the holiday season.
The trend, which started on TikTok, has since gone viral, and it’s near impossible to find these premade chocolate balls in stores. Luckily, local Charlotte bakeries and retailers are working hard to keep up with the demand. You’ll find everything from classic to chocolate peppermint to unicorn.
What’s available: Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate peppermint, milk chocolate peppermint, white chocolate peppermint, milk chocolate cinnamon, pumpkin spice
Details: These can be picked up in-store on the weekends or by appointment during the week.
Price: $7 each
Order: Visit 106 Kings Mountain Street in Clover, SC, on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment during the week. Call 803-500-1424 or email alicia@carolinachocolatecompany.com.
What’s available: Chocolate bomb, chocolate peppermint bomb, white chocolate bomb
Details: Each of the bombs comes individually packaged in a gift box tied with a bow, along with instructions for how to use it. Once your order is placed, you will receive an email to confirm the time and location of pickup.
What’s available: Gift boxes of hot chocolate bombs
Details: These gift boxes include items such as hot chocolate bombs, assorted mini chocolates, soft caramel, Andes mint chocolate, soft peppermints, chocolate spoons, candy canes, assorted cookies and marshmallows (items depend on box size purchased). Free delivery will occur on Dec. 23 between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Times will be sent via text the day after placing an order. Limited delivery spots are available.
Price: $23 for a large box. $18 for a small box. $15 for 3 hot chocolate bombs. $6 for additional hot chocolate bombs
What’s available: Cookies and cream, classic chocolate, peppermint, mocha, white chocolate, white chocolate caramel, Biscoff
Details: The following information is required when placing an order: pickup date/time, phone number, quantity. Flavors can be mixed and matched. Orders can be picked up in store. Please note The Cupcake Queen is closed Sunday and Monday.
Davidson Chocolate Co. is offering both hot chocolate bomb gift boxes and hot chocolate mix. Courtesy of Ana Maria Vogel with Davidson Chocolate Co.
What’s available: Hot chocolate bombs, hot chocolate mix
Details: The store is taking orders online, and you can specify the date you want for in-store pickup. Some may be available at the store, but are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price: $4.50/bomb. $9 for a two-piece box. $17 for 4-piece box. $10.95 for the hot chocolate mix (makes four cups).
What’s available: Regular, peppermint, strawberry chocolate, strawberries and cream, abuelita (Mexican hot chocolate), white chocolate peppermint, strawberries and cream, Nutella, what chocolate with cocoa powder
Details: Orders must be placed via DM for pickup Dec. 12.
Details: These hot chocolate bombs are made from scratch and will be available throughout the holiday season.
Price: $5.95
Order: Purchase in-store
Ninety’s Ice Cream, known for its colorful, innovative desserts, is now offering hot chocolate bombs throughout the holiday season. Courtesy of Ninety’s Ice Cream
This s’mores hot chocolate bomb is the perfect gift for a friend (or for you). Courtesy of SAS Cupcakes
What’s available: Cookies and cream, dark chocolate peppermint, gingerbread, milk chocolate, salted caramel, s’mores
Details: These rotating flavors are available individually, or as part of a Hot Cocoa Bomb Mug Set. There’s also a Cupcake and Craft Activity Kit for kids, which includes an unfrosted cupcake, piping bag, sprinkles, hot chocolate bomb, themed crafts and holiday candy. Craft kit themes include Grinch or Polar Express, and are only available via pre-order. Pickup is Dec. 17-23. Due to high demand, the bakery will not be accepting pre-orders for hot chocolate bombs. They are first-come first-served, limit 6 per customer.
Price: $7.95/bomb. $16.95 for the Hot Cocoa Bomb Mug Set. $17.95 for craft kits
Order: Online for craft kits, visit in store for hot chocolate bombs
Create your own hot chocolate bombs in a Sweet Spot Studio class. Courtesy of Sweet Spot Studio
What’s available: Class to make your own hot chocolate bombs
Details: Learn to make chocolate bombs with homemade hot chocolate mix and marshmallows. A gift box for presentation and snowman mug are included in registration.
Jessica is a writer fueled by coffee, cookies and long walks in the Magic Kingdom. She’s often found exploring the culinary scene (mostly pasta) and traveling. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @jessicaswannie.
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