Hot Chocolate Spoons
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Dec 30, 2022 |
These quick and easy hot chocolate spoons are the BEST! Not only are they adorable and the perfect holiday gift, but they make a knockout cup of hot cocoa!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Holiday Gift: This is the perfect DIY to try this winter. They’re so easy to put together and make a great treat or holiday gift!
- Customizable: The beauty of these bad boys is that you can customize them however you’d like! It’s the perfect activity for the family.
- Hot Chocolate: There is nothing better than cozying up with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate. Make these spoons to quickly warm one up.
Ingredients to Make Hot Chocolate Spoons
This is what I used to make a few different variations of hot chocolate spoons. The great thing about these is that you can customize them in many different ways! Check out my tips section below for more ideas, and recipe card for exact measurements.
- Baking Chocolate: For some variety, I used a semi-sweet chocolate bar, white chocolate chips, and then milk chocolate chips.
- Soft Caramels: For melting and drizzling on top! You can also use homemade caramel sauce.
- Crushed Candy Canes: For topping. Crushed peppermint candies work as well!
- Mini Marshmallows: You can coat your hot chocolate spoons in these as well as melt them to create a marshmallow drizzle.
- Sprinkles: (Optional) This is my kids’ favorite step! Add some on top for a little extra holiday flair.
Using High-Quality Chocolate
High-quality chocolate will make all the difference in how your hot chocolate spoons turn out. It will make your hot chocolate more rich, creamy, and indulgent. Ghirardelli 60% cacao is one of my favorites to work with, as well as Valrhona!
How to Make Hot Chocolate Spoons
With how easy these are to make, you will want them all winter long! Your family can join in on the fun and create their own customized hot chocolate spoons.
- Melt Chocolate: Place each kind of chocolate in its own microwave-safe dish. Microwave them in 20-second increments, stirring between each microwave, until the chocolate is melted.
- Coat Spoon: Scoop the melted chocolate up in your spoon and spin it around to coat the entire head of the spoon. You may want to dip it a couple of times, letting the chocolate harden between each dipping to get enough chocolate on the spoon. Place the dipped spoons on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set. While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle on your desired toppings.
- Allow to Set: Then allow the chocolate to completely cool and harden. Once the chocolate is completely set, stir the spoon into some hot milk and enjoy!
Make For Gifts
These make great holiday gifts, just put them in a clear bag or cellophane, decorate however you’d like and spread some Christmas or New Year’s hot chocolate cheer!
Delicious Variations
Here are a few extra ways to customize your hot chocolate spoons. The options are endless!
- Add Peppermint: If peppermint hot chocolate is your jam, try adding a few drops of peppermint extract to your melted chocolate! Peppermint flavor can easily become overpowering, so always start with less and taste test until you reach your desired flavor.
- Use Butterscotch Chips: If you love sweet, caramel flavor, try melting some butterscotch chips to use for your hot chocolate spoons!
- Make Them Layered: If you want to mix and match different flavors or types of chocolate, you can lay your hot chocolate spoons by waiting for one coating of chocolate to cool and harden and then adding another.
How Long Do Hot Chocolate Spoons Last?
As long as they’re stored in a cool, dry place, they should last for a week or two! I like to keep mine in an airtight container or bag to keep them fresh.
Can You Freeze Hot Chocolate Spoons?
You sure can! They’ll keep in an airtight freezer bag for about 2 months.
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Place each kind of chocolate in their own microwave safe dish. Microwave them in 20 second increments, stirring between each microwaving, until the chocolate is melted.
Scoop the melted chocolate up in your spoon, and spin it around to coat the entire head of the spoon. You may want to dip it a couple times, letting the chocolate harden between each dipping to get enough chocolate on the spoon. Place the dipped spoons on parchment lined baking sheet to set. While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle on your desired toppings.
Allow the chocolate to completely cool and harden. Once the chocolate is completely set you can stir the spoon into some hot milk and enjoy!
Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.