If you’ve spent any time on foodie Instagram or TikTok lately, you may have seen something called Hot Cocoa Bombs being promoted by chocolate makers and candy shops.
It’s a delightful sweet treat, made up of a hollow chocolate ball that’s been filled with mini marshmallows, and (sometimes) other candies, chocolate chips and hot chocolate mix. When you place the Hot Cocoa Bomb in a mug and pour hot milk over it, the bomb ‘explodes,’ with marshmallows, creating a decadent hot cocoa drink.
Just look at how satisfying it is!
There’s a few local spots in and around Pittsburgh where you can get Hot Cocoa Bombs to try them for yourself – and, they’re also available at select Costo stores, too.
Where to Find Hot Cocoa Bombs Near Pittsburgh
Batter & Dough Bakery
Bridgeville
Batter & Dough Bakery in Bridgeville has Hot Cocoa Bombs for $5 each, available for walk-in purchases at the bakery, or for orders. Their plain chocolate option is filled with mini marshmallows and topped with milk and white chocolate drizzles, along with dark chocolate shavings. They also offer Peppermint and Peanut Butter options. Call ahead at (412) 319-7445 to reserve. Batter & Dough Bakery (344 Station Street, Bridgeville)
Partyline Catering
Baldwin
Partyline Catering in Baldwin has more than a dozen Hot Cocoa Bomb flavors available, including Chocolate Peanut Butter, Hot Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Raspberry, Lucky Charms, ‘Steelers Ball,’ White Chocolate Cappuccino, Mocha, Salted Caramel Macchiato, Oreo, Chocolate-Covered Strawberry, S’mores, Chocolate Peppermint, Candy Cane, Andes Candies Chocolate Mint and more. They’re $4 each. Partyline Catering (2872 Custer Avenue, Baldwin)
Sarris Candies
Canonsburg
Sarris Candies has been offering Hot Cocoa Bombs, with their own Milk Chocolate shell, and filled with sweetened cocoa powder and mini marshmallows, and topped with dark chocolate swirls. They’re currently sold out online, but call the candy shop at 724-745-4042 to see if they’re available. Sarris Candies (511 Adams Avenue, Canonsburg)
Sinful Sweets
Downtown
Sinful Sweets has lots of Hot Cocoa Bombs available in their downtown sweet shop, and their Ross Park Mall location. If you’d like to order, email [email protected] to make sure they have them in stock! Sinful Sweets (539 Liberty Avenue).
Fudge Farm
Waterfront
Fudge Farm at the Waterfront has Hot Cocoa Bombs… but, they’re only available in a limited amount, so call ahead to make sure they’re available at 412-461-4351. Hot Cocoa Bombs are priced: one for $5, four for $15, four minis for $10, and as part of a mug gift set for $10. Fudge Farm (142 West Bridge Street, Homestead)
The Pop Cakery
Pittsburgh
Available for local pickup and delivery only, The Pop Cakery, an online bakery in Pittsburgh, is offering a variety of flavors of Hot Cocoa Bombs right now. Favorites include Funfetti, Cookies & Cream, Milk Chocolate and Candy Cane. Order via Facebook. The Pop Cakery
Becky’s Pumpkin Rolls and More
Pittsburgh
This online-based bakery offers a variety of seasonal treats (including, of course, pumpkin rolls), and their very own handmade hot chocolate bombs. Look for different shapes for different holidays, including skulls for Halloween. Order via Facebook. Becky’s Pumpkin Rolls and More
Chocolate Apple Orchard
Washington
Chocolate Apple Orchard in Washington is taking orders for their Hot Chocolate Bombs, available in a number of flavors, including Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Andes Mint, Unicorn, S’mores, Triple Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Peanut Butter Chocolate and Cookies & Cream. Prices start at $3.50 for one, and are also available for six for $22, and 12 for $42. Find out more information on Facebook. Chocolate Apple Orchard
Dessert with Val
Jefferson Hills
Hot cocoa bombs by online-based Dessert with Val bakeshop are available for orders of five and 10, and are available for pickup only in Jefferson Hills. Flavors include Sweater Weather (pumpkin spice with marshmallows), Coffee Lover (milk chocolate and coffee hot chocolate mix), Spooky Season (milk chocolate and hot chocolate mix, with Halloween candy decorations), Powerpuff (strawberry flavored shell with cereal marshmallows), and Candy Cane Cocoa Lane (vanilla shell with hot chocolate mix and peppermint). Orders can be made on Facebook. Dessert with Val
Sugar Fix with Renai
Castle Shannon
Online bakery Sugar Fix with Renai offers made-to-order Chocolate Bombs, available for pickup or local delivery. Flavors include Milk Chocolate ($3), Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Peppermint, Chocolate Caramel, Mocha, Dark Chocolate Orange, Orange Cream and more ($4), along with holiday decorated bombs for $6. Orders can be made online, or by emailing [email protected]. Sugar Fix with Renai
TC Candy
South Side
Hot Cocoa Bombs are available at TC Candy in the South Side. Each bomb is made with milk chocolate, and filled with marshmallows. There’s a current limit of 10 cocoa bombs per family for in-store purchases, but pre-orders for more can be made by calling 412-488-6358. TC Candy (101 Brownsville Road)
Andy’s Candies
Bulger
Hot Cocoa Bombs from Andy’s Candies are available for $6.95 at the sweet shop, and made with a milk chocolate shell, and filled with marshmallow and hot cocoa mix. They’re also available for shipping. Order online. Andy’s Candies (
My Favorite Sweet Shoppe
Bridgeville
You can now get Hot Cocoa Bombs at My Favorite Sweet Shoppe in Bridgeville. The Hot Cocoa Bombs are available in a chocolate shell stuffed with marshmallows, and they’re working on other flavors that will be introduced soon. My Favorite Sweet Shoppe (1597 Washington Pike, Bridgeville)
Annie’s Gourmet Cupcakes
Plum
Annie’s Gourmet Cupcakes is an online bakeshop that’s primarily known for their cupcake creations, but they just introduced Hot Cocoa Bombs for local pickup or delivery. Flavors include Classic Chocolate, Mexican Chocolate, Nutella, Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, Heath Bar, Oreo and Peppermint. Order via Facebook. Annie’s Gourmet Cupcakes
Nancy’s Sweets Made with Love
Washington
Available for local pickup, online bakery Nancy’s Sweets Made with Love are offering a variety of hot cocoa bombs in flavors like Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice, Salted Caramel, S’mores, Caramel Cappuccino, Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Mint, Candy Cane, and Caramel Apple Cider. Chocolate bombs are $3.50 each, and more information can be found on Facebook. Nancy’s Sweets Made with Love
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
Shadyside
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream has been selling Hot Cocoa Bombs by Dessert with Val out of their Shadyside store, and at various events around the city. The bombs are available for purchase in five and 10 packs, or singles, and they’ll make it into a cup of hot chocolate for you by adding their rich cream, and any customized flavors and treats that they use in their ice cream creations. Current Bomb flavors include ‘Coffee Lover,’ Snickerdoodle, Salted Caramel, Candy Cane Cocoa and more. Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream (206 S. Highland Avenue)
Snowy’s Chocolates
Elizabeth
There are five different flavors of Hot Cocoa Bombs available from Snowy’s Chocolates in Elizabeth, including traditional Milk Chocolate, Cappuccino, Peppermint, Mocha and White Chocolate Frappe. Snowy’s Chocolates (105 North 2nd Avenue, Elizabeth)
Speckled Hen Chocolate Company
Saxonburg
The Speckled Hen Chocolate Company in Saxonburg has Hot Chocolate Bombs available in their shop, or online. Shaped like a chocolate mug, the bombs are filled with hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows. Speckled Hen Chocolate Company (656 Saxonburg Blvd, Saxonburg)
Pittsburgh Cookie Table
East Oakmont
Online cookie shop Pittsburgh Cookie Table is offering Hot Cocoa Bombs through the month of December. Every Saturday, they’ll be available for pickup in East Oakmont. Orders must be made in advance. Flavors include Classic Chocolate, green ‘Grinch’ bombs, Elf Cocoa Snowballs, and a selection of ‘character’ bombs and gourmet flavors, like Salted Caramel, Peppermint, Egg Nog, S’mores, Cinnamon and Oreo. Order online. Pittsburgh Cookie Table
Other spots that have Hot Cocoa Bombs near Pittsburgh:
Know of any other chocolate-makers or bakeries that have Hot Cocoa Bombs near Pittsburgh available? Let us know and we’ll update the post!
Hi Emily,
I love this article. However Annies Gormet Cupcakes also does cookies, cakes, and Wedding cakes. Her cakes have been on WTAE Weatherh school visits and Edgewood school for the deaf had her make a full layout of her goods! Everything she makes all her goods from fresh and scratch! She will ship cookies!
SubZero Nitrogen Ice Cream in Shadyside also has cocoa bombs! In the store they can make them into a drink for you, or they also sell 5 and 10 packs so you can take them home!
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream in Shadyside has hot cocoa bombs by Dessert with Val. You can get them in 5 packs, 10 packs, singles, or made into a delicious cup of hot cocoa using our creams and adding additional flavorings, marshmallows and whipped cream. So delicious!! Sub Zero is located at 206 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa 15206. You can also call or email us to order at 412-362-7820, 412-310-1302 or [email protected].
The Cakery in West View has them too!
Pittsburgh’s first mobile candy cart, choc-go-latier is making them this year! And they are delicious!
Contact-
[email protected]
@chocgolatier via Instagram
SpectroDolce in MONROEVILLE. Pre-order online.
Good L’Oven cookie shop in Ross too.
Le Cupcake Shoppe has been offering these since October.
Hi! Cookie Wishes, LLC has beautiful and tasty hot cocoa bombs. Check out their facebook page for photos.
We would love it if you would add us to your list!
Anderson’s candy in Baden has them!