Save to Pinterest A fun and interactive dessert featuring an array of toppings for dipping hot chocolate spoons—perfect for cozy gatherings or festive occasions.
My family always enjoys personalizing their hot chocolate spoons with their favorite toppings, making every cup a cozy treat.
Ingredients
- Hot Chocolate Spoons: 8 wooden or reusable spoons, 200 g dark chocolate chopped, 100 g milk chocolate chopped
- Dipping Toppings: 60 g mini marshmallows, 50 g crushed peppermint candies, 60 g mini chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white), 40 g toffee bits, 40 g crushed cookies (e.g. Oreos graham crackers), 50 g chopped nuts (hazelnuts almonds or pecans optional)
- Additional Treats: 8 biscotti or cookies, 500 ml hot milk (for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Melt the dark and milk chocolate together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water stirring until smooth.
- Step 2:
- Dip each spoon into the melted chocolate coating the bowl of the spoon generously. Place spoons on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 3:
- While the chocolate is still soft sprinkle with your choice of toppings marshmallows peppermint chocolate chips toffee bits cookies or nuts.
- Step 4:
- Let the spoons set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 15 minutes until firm.
- Step 5:
- Arrange the decorated spoons and extra toppings on a large board. Add biscotti or cookies around the edges.
- Step 6:
- To serve pour hot milk into mugs. Stir in a chocolate spoon until melted then add extra toppings as desired.
Save to Pinterest This treat brings warmth and smiles as everyone gathers to dip and decorate their spoons together.
Notes
Swap dark chocolate for white chocolate for a sweeter variation.
Required Tools
Heatproof bowl, saucepan, parchment paper, tray, spoons (wooden or reusable)
Allergen Information
Contains milk and may contain nuts gluten and soy (depending on toppings and chocolate used). Always check product labels for allergens.
Save to Pinterest This dessert board is simple to assemble yet impresses guests every time with its charm and variety.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I prepare the chocolate spoons?
Melt dark and milk chocolate over simmering water, coat the spoons in the melted chocolate, then add desired toppings before letting them set.
- → What toppings can be used for dipping?
Choose from mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint candies, mini chocolate chips, toffee bits, crushed cookies, and chopped nuts.
- → Can this be made nut-free?
Yes, simply omit nuts and choose nut-free toppings to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- → How should the chocolate spoons be served?
Arrange the decorated spoons on a board with extra toppings and serve alongside hot milk for stirring.
- → Is there a sweeter variation available?
Using white chocolate instead of dark or milk chocolate creates a sweeter flavor profile.