Hot cocoa bombs are the must-try sweet treat this holiday season

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By Janet Garcia

The cold nights are upon us and the way you drink hot chocolate has a new twist this season. On social media, especially on Tik Tok, has exploded with hot cocoa bombs to die for. A simple Nestle hot cocoa mix will not do justice compared to the magic of hot chocolate bombs.

For those who are not familiar, a hot chocolate bomb is a chocolate orb filled with cocoa mix, marshmallows, sprinkles, and other edible ingredients, which take hot cocoa to the next level. Once it's ready, you can drop the hot chocolate bomb inside a mug filled with warm milk, the bomb opens up revealing all the goodies inside.

Hot chocolate bombs are everywhere! The New York Times even wrote a piece on this delicious filled creation. Local stores like Target and also Amazon sell them. Etsy has a variety of hot chocolate bombs to offer, including vegan options. Disney Parks even created an Olaf from Frozen chocolate surprise.

The hashtag #hotchocolatebombs has been seen used more than 202 million times on Tik Tok. You can check out thousands of tutorials on the app to make your own hot chocolate bomb with all the ingredients that remind you of the holidays. The process of making one of these delights combines a hardened chocolate orbit with lots of marshmallows holding it together. At the end of the process, you can add all the chocolate drizzle and sprinkles your heart desires.

Have you tried these hot chocolate bombs before? Let us know what you think by using the #nbholidaycheer hashtag on social media.

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