BEST CHOCOLATE FOR MOLDS RECIPES

Steps:

• Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted and smooth, 1-2 minutes longer. Chocolate should not exceed 90°. , Add 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into a silicone sphere-shaped mold (2-1/2-in. diameter). Brush melted chocolate evenly inside molds, all the way to edges, rewarming melted chocolate as needed. Refrigerate molds until chocolate is set, 3-5 minutes. Brush a thin second layer of chocolate in molds. Refrigerate until set, 8-10 minutes. Place remaining melted chocolate into a piping bag fitted with a small round decorating tip; set aside., Remove chocolate spheres from molds. In a medium bowl, whisk together baking cocoa, milk powder and confectioners' sugar. Place 3 tablespoons cocoa mixture into half the chocolate spheres. Top with 1 tablespoon marshmallow bits. , Pipe a small amount of melted chocolate on edges of remaining spheres; carefully adhere to filled halves, pressing lightly to seal, using additional melted chocolate if necessary. If desired, decorate with optional ingredients. Refrigerate until set. Store in a tightly sealed container., To prepare hot chocolate: Place hot chocolate bomb in a mug; add 1 cup warm milk and stir to dissolve.

Steps:

• In a medium microwave safe bowl, add chocolate and oil to bowl. Microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring after each burst until completely melted.  Using 2.5” silicone sphere molds, add a couple of tablespoons of melted chocolate to bottom of 12 molds. Use a spoon to spread the chocolate all around the sides and bottom in a smooth layer, making sure there are no thin spots. Place into freezer and chill until solid, at least 30 minutes. You may not use all of the melted chocolate, but reserve to help seal the molds together later or for drizzling on top.  Meanwhile, make hot chocolate mix: In a small bowl combine milk powder, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.  Carefully remove frozen chocolate from molds. Fill half of the molds with about 2 tablespoons of hot chocolate mixture and a few marshmallows.  Place a small microwave safe plate in the microwave and heat for about 15 seconds. It doesn’t need to be hot, just warm to the touch. Working just one at a time, place one of the unfilled shells down on warm plate to melt the edge slightly. Place on top of a filled shell to seal together. Use extra melted chocolate to fill in any gaps or holes around the edges. You can also do a layer all around the seam and roll in sprinkles to cover. Repeat with remaining molds.  In a small microwave safe bowl add chocolate chips and melt in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one until melted. Drizzle tops of hot chocolate bombs and top with sprinkles, if desired.  For each hot chocolate bomb, heat 1 cup of milk and pour into a mug. Carefully drop a hot chocolate bomb into hot milk. Let the chocolate melt and release the mix inside and stir to combine.