Costco Is Selling Hot Cocoa Bombs That Are Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Updated: Nov. 23, 2023
Treat your sweetheart to a box of Valentine's Day-themed hot cocoa bombs from Costco.
It’s safe to say that hot cocoa bombs are one food trend that will follow us into 2021. Over the holidays, we saw tons of hot cocoa bombs popping up in stores. For those looking to DIY, it wasn’t hard to find learn how to make hot cocoa bombs on TikTok or Instagram.
Now, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve heard that Costco will be selling a box of sweet treats perfect to share with a loved one. Or simply gift to yourself!
What Makes the Hot Cocoa Bombs Special?
This Valentine’s Day-themed box of A’cappella BevBombs comes with 18 hot cocoa bombs—nine are dark chocolate flavored, nine are raspberry chocolate flavored…and all are packed full of delicious mini marshmallows. In fact, the ‘mallows in the raspberry bomb are dusted with real raspberry powder. And the ‘mallows in the dark chocolate bomb are coated in a rich, dark cocoa for extra flavor!
The hot cocoa bombs were originally discovered online by Costco superfan @costco_empties:
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Like a regular hot cocoa bomb, you can pick your favorite flavor, place into a cup of hot milk and wait for the marshmallow explosion.
How Long Will They Be at Costco?
Costco is selling this 18-count box of hot cocoa bombs for $29.99—that’s less than $2 per bomb! They’re currently available online and in select Costco stores. Like all seasonal treats, the cocoa bombs won’t be on shelves forever, so get yourself and your sweetheart a box ASAP!
Valentine's Day Desserts We Can't Resist
Conversation CupcakesEnjoy frosting sweet sentiments onto these valentines cupcakes by baking a batch ahead of time using no-fuss cake mix. You don't even need a heart-shaped muffin tin to make them. — Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Your sweetie will love these other Valentine's Day cupcakes, too.
Tuxedo StrawberriesDress up special occasions with these high-fashion fruit treats! The strawberries are easy to decorate, and folks love them. —Gisella Sellers, Seminole, Florida
Stay in and make your significant other one of these easy Valentine's Day dinners.
Chocolate Pecan FondueWhen our kids have friends sleep over, I like to surprise them with this chocolate treat. Our favorite dippers include fruit, marshmallows, cookies and pound cake. —Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia
Editor's tip: Pair these sweet desserts with a few savory Valentine's Day appetizers for a balanced holiday spread.
Dipped Cherry CookiesOur seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail carrier, in thanks for trudging through so much snow, and she asked for the recipe. —Ruth Anne Dale, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Check out even more Valentine's Day cookie recipes.
Chocolate Cream CupcakesMy favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white icing. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Take a look at these Valentine's Day cake recipes.
Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Coffee CakesI enjoy making this lovely coffee cake for anniversaries, Valentine's Day and other special occasions. I found the recipe more than 30 years ago, and I've been making it ever since. The delicious treat is a hit with family and friends.
-Norma Hammond, Leland, Iowa
Raspberry Coconut BallsMy family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake sales. We can make about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast! —Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois
Marbled Meringue HeartsPretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for a change of flavor. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont
Here are some romantic Valentine's Day dinners to make at home.
Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de CremeLunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter. Tuck jars of rich chocolate custard into lunch bags for a midday treat. These desserts in a jar are fun for picnics, too. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado. Impress your partner with these romantic desserts.
Chocolate Framboise ParfaitsHaving unexpected company? Make a fabulous dessert in minutes and relieve some of the stress of presenting a beautiful finish to the meal! It doesn’t get any easier than these quick, delicious parfaits. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Butter CookiesThis great butter cookie recipe is a favorite of my nephews, who love the creamy frosting. —Ruth Griggs, South Hill, Virginia
Cranberry-Kissed Chocolate SilkI combined fresh cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so elegant compared to the usual desserts. —Carmell Childs, Clawson, Utah
Mini Cherry CheesecakesThese little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for fussy recipes. Plus, you get to eat a whole mini cheesecake yourself! —Kay Keller, Morenci, Michigan
Valentine CutoutsCool, fruity and creamy, these gelatin valentine cut outs are noticeably richer than plain gelatin. They're a fun finger food that can be easily cut into whichever shape you'd like for any holiday or theme.
—Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia
Nutella-Stuffed StrawberriesGourmet strawberries are pricey to order but easy to make. We serve strawberries with hazelnut spread as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dessert. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Shortbread HeartsThese flaky cookies melt in your mouth. Dipped in chocolate, they look festive.—Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah
Originally Published: January 20, 2021
