Hot chocolate bombs are the latest food craze. On TikTok, creators are showcasing their own recipes through these creative and cute treats. My daughter and I have jumped on the bandwagon and have been making our own. But if you’re really not into DIY, there’s no reason to miss out on all the fun!
Many local bakeries and sweet shops have added them to their menus. Available for order online and in person, hot chocolate bombs can make a great Valentine gift or winter activity for kids. With decorative options and customizable fillings, children and adults alike will easily be reminded that the best things come in small packages!
Where to get hot chocolate bombs in the Des Moines area:
Beaverdale Confections
2641 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310. (515) 279-0553. In store and curbside pickup.
Known for their decadent chocolates and other goodies, Beaverdale Confections has thrown their hat into the chocolate bomb market. These handmade beauties are made with their handmade marshmallows, single origin hot chocolate in a Belgium chocolate snowflake.
Beba’s Cakes
Preorder via Facebook or email for pickup.
An in-home baker that offers handmade bombs in several different varieties ranging from snowman to peanut butter to cookies and cream. You can also order heart shaped chocolate bombs for Valentine’s Day. Check out pictures of your favorites on Facebook before ordering.
Chocolate Storybook
1000 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265. (515) 226-9893. In store and curbside pickup.
Hot Cocoa Bombs are in the house at Chocolate Storybook. Always a good spot to pick up a Valentine gift or two, each hot chocolate bomb package comes with two milk chocolate cocoa bombs filled with mini marshmallows. Just stir in hot milk!
Dipp’d
Preorder via Facebook or email for pickup.
An in-home purveyor of cake pops and other goodies, Dipp’d is also cranking out hot chocolate bombs. They offer lots of flavors to choose from including: Salted Caramel, Horchata, Peanut Butter, Peppermint Mocha, Chocolate and Chocolate Mint and more!
Echo’s Cookies Shop
272 Hickman Road, Waukee, IA 50263. (515) 508-1273. Call, email or contact online for in store or curbside pickup.
Known for their darling sugar cookies, Echo’s in Waukee has also been making hot cocoa bombs. You can purchase them in store and they’ve also sold them at the Waukee Hy-Vee. Watch their Facebook page for their Valentine’s promotions.
Nosh Café & Eatery
424 E Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. (515) 280-5277. Order online and pickup.
This downtown eatery known for their healthy, local dining options is offering a number of hot cocoa bombs which can be purchased as singles, four packs or eight packs. Flavors are offered in regular and vegan options include: marshmallow charm, sea salt caramel, Andes mint, smores, classic vegan, peanut butter, Oreo and coconut.
Sweet Joy’s
(515) 321-1040. Preorder via Facebook, call or email for pickup.
Watch Sweet Joy’s Facebook page for their Valentine gift bag announcement. They offer hot chocolate bombs in a number of flavors including: milk chocolate, scotch a roo, strawberry, peppermint, original hot chocolate, white chocolate, vanilla latte, raspberry and caramel.
Sweet to Eat Bakery
1802 N Ankeny Boulevard, #101, Ankeny, IA 50023. (515) 249-5054. Call, email or contact online for in store or curbside pickup.
Sweet To Eat Bakery offers a number of goodies like cake-pops and cookies and now they’re offering hot chocolate bombs. With classic flavors as well as specialty bombs, these hot chocolate bombs are sure to satisfy. Keep an eye out for Valentine inspired creations.
Have you tried a hot chocolate bomb yet? Where’s your favorite place to get them in Des Moines?
Featured image source Dipp’d Facebook Page.
