{"id":6980,"date":"2021-12-02T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=6980"},"modified":"2022-08-12T15:40:31","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T21:40:31","slug":"hot-chocolate-bombs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/hot-chocolate-bombs\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Lodge: How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You may have already heard of these delicious little treats. Indeed, hot chocolate bombs have erupted over social media. From TikTok to YouTube, the Internet remains saturated from the blast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow along with the instructions below for help preparing a chocolate explosion of your own. Have fun experimenting with different flavors inspired by Great Wolf Lodge! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this activity to make the most of your time at home with the ones you love. Share this post to connect with friends and family who aren&#8217;t traveling this year. You can even hop on a video call to perform the recipe together. Now, let&#8217;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Materials Needed:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-bomb.jpg\" alt=\"hot cocoa bomb\" class=\"wp-image-13004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-bomb.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-bomb-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-bomb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-bomb-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hot Cocoa Mix 65%<\/li><li>Cocoa Chocolate<\/li><li>&nbsp;Marshmallows<\/li><li>Candy Canes (crushed)<\/li><li>Red Velvet Cake Crumbs<\/li><li>Milk or Water<\/li><li>Silicone Molds<\/li><li>Spoon\/Paintbrush<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t see your favorite topping or ingredient, feel free to improvise. Leave a comment on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GreatWolfWaterPark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> to let us know what you used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:&nbsp;<\/strong> Chop up your chocolate as finely as you can. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Take the chocolate out, stir it, and put it back in for 15-second increments until completely melted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Line each silicone mold with chocolate using a spoon or paintbrush. Coat the inside of each cup as evenly as possible. Make sure it&#8217;s thick enough around the edges so that they won&#8217;t break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-bomb.jpg\" alt=\"hot chocolate activity\" class=\"wp-image-13008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-bomb.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-bomb-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-bomb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-bomb-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Put in freezer and let sit for 5-10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Remove from freezer, gently pull back the silicone and pop the half spheres out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Fill one half sphere three-quarters of the way with hot cocoa and your favorite toppings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"hot cocoa drink\" class=\"wp-image-13006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-recipe.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-recipe-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-recipe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-recipe-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Place microwave-safe plate in the microwave for 1 minute on high. Remove plate and place empty halves edges-down and place until they start to melt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Combine with other half. Let cool for a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-activity.jpg\" alt=\"hot cocoa recipe\" class=\"wp-image-13007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-activity.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-activity-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-activity-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-cocoa-activity-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Decorate the outside with sprinkles or melted chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 10:<\/strong> Warm up some milk or water and pour into a mug. Add hot chocolate bomb and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-drink.jpg\" alt=\"hot chocolate bomb\" class=\"wp-image-13005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-drink.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-drink-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-drink-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hot-chocolate-drink-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog<\/a> for even more ideas on how to have fun with the family from home. Remember, Great Wolf Lodge is committed to helping create family traditions, one family at a time. This year, we&#8217;re looking to take that mission out of the lodge and into your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create hot cocoa bombs with the family this holiday season! 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