Candy-Filled Chocolates

Looking for an easy dessert for a kids’ birthday party or special celebration? Candy-filled chocolate candy bombs will have everyone smiling when kids break open the chocolate domes to see what’s inside. Plus they’re fun to make together. Who’s ready to have smashing time at the party?

Note to grown-ups:

This is a fun introduction to candy making but the techniques can be a little tricky at first. Make sure you coat the bowl with a thick, even layer of chocolate with no bare spots showing through. Once the chocolate hardens, help your child release the chocolate mold. If the mold is stuck, gently begin to tear or cut the bowl with kitchen scissors to separate it from the chocolate.

Makes:

Makes 4

Hands-on time:

10 minutes

Start-to-eat time:

20 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup dark chocolate candy melts
assorted small candies
sprinkles
frosting (optional)

Kids kitchen skills:

melting chocolate
using a mold
creative presentation

Tools:

microwave-safe bowl & spoon
4 small round plastic bowls
small brush (optional)
plastic wrap
plates
spoon for smashing

Step-by-step

Grown-up steps

In a medium microwave-safe bowl melt the candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until melted.
Pour a large spoonful of the melted chocolate into each bowl. Turn the bowl to spread the chocolate, or use the back of the spoon or a brush to coat the bowl in an even layer.
Cover the chocolate-coated bowls in plastic wrap, place them in the freezer, and let them set for 5 minutes.
Prepare the assorted candies to fill the center of your domes.
Remove the bowls from the fridge, and carefully lift the chocolate mold out of the bowl. If it’s sticking, cut the plate with kitchen scissors to gently separate it from the chocolate mold.
Place a small pile of candy on a plate and cover it with a Smash Dome. Use leftover candy melts or frosting to decorate the top with sprinkles and small treats. Then let your artwork set until you’re ready to serve.
Time to smash! Use a metal spoon to gently (but firmly) tap one side of the Smash Dome. Now, enjoy a colorful treat!