Posted12/23/2020 5:25 AM
For a person who doesn t like chocolate, self-described cottage baker Ashlei Nordmeyer chose for her specialty a surprising confection one that has generated millions of views for her on TikTok.
The South Elgin woman is among a growing contingent of bakers and candy makers who ve embraced the latest viral food trend: hot cocoa bombs.
They re small chocolate orbs filled with cocoa mix, mini marshmallows and other sweet ingredients that break open when hot milk (or a milk substitute) is poured over them. The treats are so popular they are sparking countless queries on social media about where to find them.