We’re no strangers to really good hot chocolate, in fact, we’ve figured out who has the best hot chocolate in Indy. We’ve even had the Kona Gourmet Hot Cocoa truck visit our house! But, now we’re all smitten with hot cocoa bombs! The kids love watching the cocoa bombs “explode” as hot milk melts the exterior and the cocoa mix and marshmallows jump out. It’s a holiday hit. We’ve got the answer to “Where to Find Hot Chocolate Bombs Near Me?” so you can grab some before it’s too late!

DIY or Buy Hot Cocoa Bombs Locally

If you’ve never experienced the fun of a hot chocolate or hot cocoa bomb, you’re in for a real treat! Hot chocolate bombs make amazing gifts and a relatively affordable. Recipients love getting a fun, usable gift and they can usually be wrapped in a unique and festive way. You don’t want to buy hot chocolate bombs from Amazon though. Buy them fresh-made and locally to get a high-quality product. Even better, you can do it yourself at home with the kids! My kids love making hot chocolate bombs. But don’t worry if you’re not in the mood to DIY. We’ve got some great local shops to Find Hot Chocolate Bombs Near Me.

What is a Hot Chocolate Bomb?

Hot chocolate bombs are spheres of chocolate filled with marshmallows and hot cocoa mix. They can be decorated in many ways with glitter and frosting, and dressed up like Santa or ornaments. We’ve seen some unique spins on the hot chocolate bomb, including our favorite, the Unicorn Bomb, featuring white chocolate with a pink and purple swirl. Once melted, edible glitter, sprinkles, and rainbow marshmallows emerge and melt into a tasty treat.

How do I use a Hot Chocolate Bomb?

All you have to do is heat up some milk (generally about one cup) and drop the bomb in. The chocolate shell will melt, releasing the contents of the cocoa bomb into the cup. Alternatively, you can drop the bomb in your mug and pour hot milk over it. When the marshmallows are released, it’s known as a “bloom.”

Where to Find Hot Chocolate Bombs Near Me?

Guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults of all ages, Hot Chocolate Bombs are the stocking stuffer of the year. They’ve been made popular by TikTok videos, YouTubers, and food bloggers. Where to find hot chocolate bombs near me? Here are some local businesses that you can order bombs from. The businesses listed include a few local moms who are offering their hot cocoa bombs for sale from their home-based kitchens. While they come highly recommended by our readers, please check with them regarding any certifications of environmental factors that are important to you and your nutrition.

10 Places to Buy Hot Cocoa Bombs Locally

Schakolad Chocolate Factory – Plainfield & Zionsville

351 Marketplace Mile, Plainfield
53 Boone Village, Zionsville
Schakolad first got on our radar because of the chocolate-dipped wine bottles an Indy with Kids friend sells. Today we’re all about their hot chocolate bombs. They come in the traditional sphere but also in the shape of Santa and other holiday fun. Instead of chocolate powder, Schakolad uses extra chocolate and homemade marshmallows. Just pour hot milk over the bomb and it’s a complete beverage.
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Lisa’s Hot Chocolate Bombs

Franklin Township, Indianapolis
We’re entering hot chocolate bomb season! Lisa’s Hot Chocolate Bombs can be picked up in Franklin Township and at The Fudge Kettle in Avon. Choose from salted caramel, cookies & cream, peanut butter, peppermint, pumpkin spice, white chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate.
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Vanilla Bean Bakery

2324 W 86th Street, Indianapolis
This independent, family-owned custom bakery bakes all of its products on-site every day to keep everything as fresh as possible. Order your holiday hot cocoa bombs today in a variety of styles, like snowflakes, Christmas trees, snowmen, or red and green designs. Gourmet cocoa bombs blend cocoa and mini marshmallows and are $8.50 each.
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The Cake and Confetti Shoppe

Indianapolis
Order your Nutcracker Party Girl Hot Cocoa Bomb set as a dazzling gift for someone special! It comes gorgeously decorated and packaged with a giant pink bow and nutcracker piece, ready to gift for the holidays! This self-taught baker has a stellar reputation for all things sweet! Message her to order today.
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Sweet Things Chocolates

2288 W 86th Street, Indianapolis
Conveniently order online at Sweet Things Chocolates. Hot Chocolate Bombs are available in white, dark, or milk chocolate. They come in a variety of great designs and are made in-kitchen with delicious chocolates.
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Emily’s Sweet Treats

1419 Salisbury Drive, Greenfield
Make your order online and pick up in Greenfield at Emily’s Sweet Treats. Choose from peppermint, snickerdoodles, salted caramel, pumpkin spice, and the standard chocolate options. Hot chocolate bombs are only $5! Buy 6 and get a 15% discount! You can even mix and match flavors. Hurry up because pick-up dates are selling out!
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Lil’ Bites Confections

Zionsville
Lil’ Bites Confections specializes in bite-sized desserts, cakes, and cupcakes. Visit their Facebook page to view options and message to order. Pick-ups will be on December 20th in Zionsville. Single bombs are $6, 4-packs are $25, and 6-packs are $36.
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Candy’s Hot Cocoa Bombs

Sheridan
Place your order now for Candy’s hot cocoa bombs before they sell out. Specialty bombs are $8 each (milk chocolate green with red heart, white chocolate snowman, milk chocolate reindeer, milk chocolate ornament). Regular bombs are $7 each (chocolate, dark chocolate, dark cherry chocolate, peppermint chocolate, and white chocolate).
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The Fudge Kettle

8100 E US Hwy 36, Suite J, Avon
Satisfy your sweet tooth and experience homemade fudge, candies, and hand-crafted gifts at The Fudge Kettle. Custom-order handmade hot cocoa bombs in a ton of varieties or check their website for standard order options.
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Momma T’s Goodies & More

Greenwood
Custom order your hot chocolate bombs from Momma T’s Goodies & More. They come four in a box with directions and chocolate-dipped spoons along with toppings like marshmallows and candy canes sprinkled in the boxes.
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DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs

When your quest to find hot chocolate bombs near me fails, don’t fret. You can easily make hot cocoa bombs at home. It’s a hit with the kids as well! They love filling up the cocoa powder and smearing the chocolate. The decorating of the final product can get a little wild. But it all tastes great and they have so much fun doing it!

How to Make Cocoa Bombs at Home

Materials and Ingredients:
Chocolate Chips or Melting Chocolate
Hot Cocoa Powder
Mini Marshmallows
Milk
Mug
Silicone Dome Molds

Melt your chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring during each interval until the chips are all melted. Use a spoon to smooth the chocolate into the molds, covering the entire sphere half. Let it cool in the fridge until it is firm.

Fill one side of the sphere about 3/4 full with your cocoa mix, marshmallows, and any other mix-ins you’ve selected. Now you can smooth a layer over the back of the toppings to seal it in. The most popular way to create the bombs is to remove the chocolate “bowl” and fill it. Then put two halves together and seal them with melted chocolate.

We found the easiest method with our kids was to just seal the top of one half of the bomb and have a bomb that was flat on one side. It all tastes the same! Let it cool in the fridge for another 30 minutes or until firm. Now you’re ready to use it! Add it to your favorite coffee beverage or hot milk!

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