Looking for hot cocoa bombs? Five Beaufort, Jasper Co. bakeries selling the treat
A scrumptious new food trend has taken over the Internet: hot cocoa bombs.
The spherical treats, first spotted on TikTok, have become a cottage industry around the country, with legions of bakers and chocolatiers whipping up the cocoa mix-filled, besprinkled chocolate shells in their own homes. Brick-and-mortar chocolate shops, bakeries and cafes have joined in the trend, too, offering the confections as a holiday treat. All you need is warm milk to drop the treat in and a spoon to stir it up, and you’ve got yourself a holiday drink.
Here are five cafes and bakeries that make the cocoa bombs in-house.
The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room — 38 Calhoun St., Bluffton
Owner Leslie Rohland said the Cottage is joining the hype by offering hot cocoa bombs in traditional, peppermint, dulce de leche and mocha flavors for $6 each. Call (843) 757-0508.
The Purple Cow — 24G Palmetto Bay Rd., Hilton Head Island
Purple Cow boasts 22 flavors of cocoa bombs, ranging from Heath bar, to white chocolate peppermint, to chocolate-peanut butter swirl. Each costs $6. Owner Lisa Bernstein said customers can order ahead by emailing donot4get@mac.com.
Eats and Sweets Bakery, Cafe and Chocolates — 7752 W Main St., Ridgeland
Eats and Sweets’ cocoa bombs come in peppermint, mocha, caramel and traditional flavors. Each costs $6. Call (843) 645-0888.
Ronnie’s Bakery and Cakes by Lou — 1308 Fording Island Road Ste. C, Bluffton
Giving hot cocoa bombs as a gift? Ronnie’s Bakery, known for its elaborate cake decorations, can spruce up the shell with a custom design. Each costs $4.50. Call (843) 836-2253.
The Sugaree — 142 Burnt Church Rd., Bluffton
Jo Rackliff, who co-owns The Sugaree with her husband, said she fills her hot cocoa bombs with Ghirardelli hot chocolate mix. “It’s a new trend, it’s fun and unique. We can’t keep them on the shelves.” Each costs $5. Call (843) 290-8585.
This story was originally published January 1, 2021 at 4:30 AM.
