Each of these homemade, hot chocolate spoons are made with real chocolate and fun, tasty toppings like sprinkles, candies and mini marshmallows for an extra celebratory flair.
They've gained popularity in foodie culture, with their more artisanal and indulgent take on traditional hot chocolate mixes and social media appeal.
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Why You'll Love Homemade Chocolate Spoons
- Instant. They make it super easy to prepare hot chocolate. You just stir the spoon into a cup of hot milk or water, and it melts, creating an instant, flavored hot drink without the need for cocoa powder or extra ingredients. It tastes even more decadent and delicious.
- No fuss. Each spoon provides a single serving, so you get the right amount of chocolate without having to measure.
- Fun. There's something so satisfying about watching the chocolate melt into the hot liquid.
- Portable. They're easy to transport and can be used at home or on-the-go.
- Giftable. They also make a great food-gift for Christmas and other holidays along with these homemade caramel filled chocolate bars and cranberry almond biscotti. They are the perfect size for stocking stuffers and gift baskets.
- Craft for kids. These hot chocolate spoons are a great food-craft for kids and an excellent way for them to get creative and keep busy, so feel free to let your kids help you out with this recipe. My kids love it!
Sound like a good time? Skip the powdered mix and go straight to the good stuff with this delicious recipe. You can also check out more of my yummy holiday recipes.
Ingredients
- milk chocolate chips - or chocolate bar chunks
- white chocolate chips - or white chocolate bar chunks
*Check recipe card for ingredient quantities.
Chef's Note: You can go with one type of chocolate if you prefer. You can also try different types of chocolate (such as ruby or dark), although milk and white are the classics that work best for hot chocolate.
Topping Ideas
Hot chocolate spoons are endlessly customizable! Experiment with classic or gourmet toppings like:
- dried fruit pieces
- crushed candy canes
- crushed chocolate bars (such as Skor or Cuban lunch)
- sponge toffee bits or plain toffee bits
- peanut butter chips or regular peanut butter
- caramel drizzle
- orange zest
- cinnamon
- mini dehydrated marshmallows
- sprinkles such as edible Christmas sprinkles
- instant coffee
- dried culinary grade lavender
- peppermint
- matcha tea powder
- cayenne pepper
- shredded coconut
- sea salt
- and more...
How to Make Hot Chocolate Spoons
Step 1. Heat pot of water. Bring some water to a simmer in a small saucepan and place a heatproof bowl on top to create a double boiler. Pour your chocolate chips into the bowl (melt each type of chocolate separately) (Image 1).
Step 2. Melt chocolate. Stir to gently melt the chocolate chips until smooth and then remove from heat (Image 2). Careful not to overcook them.
Alternative melting method: For a time saver, you could also melt each chocolate type individually in small bowls in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time, stirring each time until melted.
Step 3. Pour into mold. Pour the chocolate into the ice cube mold cavities. Then, tap lightly so that the chocolate fully fills the mold evenly.
Step 4. Add toppings. Add whatever toppings you like! Sprinkle them over the melted chocolate.
Chef's Note: I like to work with the ice cube mold placed on a baking tray so that it's easier to transfer later, especially if the mold is flexible silicone.
Step 5. Add spoons. Gently insert spoons into the chocolate in each cavity of the ice cube mold. Freeze for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is solid.
Step 6. Remove. Remove the spoons from the mold by gently flexing the mold around like you would with ice cubes to release the chocolates and pull them out.
How to Serve Them
For Hot Chocolate: To add pizazz to your hot chocolate, simply dip the DIY hot chocolate spoons into a mug with 1 cup of hot water or milk. Stir and wait for the chocolate to melt into the liquid. The toppings will either melt in the water or float charmingly to the top.
If you love cookies with your hot chocolate, try these easy Christmas cookies.
Other Hot Beverages: You can also use this recipe to make flavored spoons for coffee or other hot beverages instead of using coffee syrups: just stir the spoons into your hot coffee. Chocolate and coffee are a natural pairing, and these tasty spoons can turn your morning coffee into a delicious, chocolate-y, mocha-style treat.
Joss' Tips
- Wrap them up and gift them: If you're planning on selling these spoons at the local farmers' market or giving them away as food gifts (like I do with my fudgy chocolate mug cake), try wrapping them in cellophane plastic and tying the handle with a bow or string to make them even more festive (as seen in the above image).
- Decorate: Try to decorate them for the time of year it is: fall, Christmas, birthday party themed, etc.
- Add toppings first: It is easier to add the toppings before the spoons, but if some of the toppings sink into the chocolate when you push the spoons in, just re-add some back to the top.
- Have a hot chocolate party: Have a "make your own hot chocolate" party at your house and invite your guests to make their own hot chocolate with whatever topping ingredients they like. Or, place them in a mug or mason jar and let your guests pick and choose.
Recipe FAQs
They are exactly as they sound: spoons covered in chocolate that, when mixed with hot water or milk, create an instant hot chocolate drink.
The ingredients in hot chocolate spoons are edible, so yes, you can eat the chocolate off of the spoon. But, they are actually meant to be stirred into hot water or milk to make hot chocolate.
You can place the chocolate spoons in small cellophane bags and then tie them closed with ribbon or string. You can also wrap them in plastic wrap. Another idea is to use colored foil.
Store covered in a cool, dry place like a cupboard or pantry. You should be able to store them for weeks--just check the packaging on the chocolate to see how long it lasts, as well as each topping.
Yes, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost before using.
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📋Recipe
Hot Chocolate Spoons
Ingredients
- 9.5 ounces milk chocolate chips - or chocolate bar chunks
- 9.5 ounces white chocolate chips - or white chocolate bar chunks
- toppings - See notes for ideas
Instructions
- Add some water to a small saucepan and place a heatproof bowl on top to create a double boiler. Pour your chocolate chips into the bowl (melt each type of chocolate separately).9.5 ounces milk chocolate chips, 9.5 ounces white chocolate chips
- Bring the water in the saucepan to a boil and then turn the heat to medium-low to simmer. You don't want to burn the chocolate. Stir to gently melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Remove from heat. (Alternative melting option: For a time saver, you could also melt each chocolate type individually in small bowls in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time, stirring each time until melted.)
- Place the ice cube mold on a baking sheet so that you can transfer it easily later. Pour the chocolate into the ice cube mold cavities (it should fill about 14 of them). Fill them to just below the top, because when you push the spoons in, the chocolate level will rise a bit.
- Tap the baking sheet gently on the counter to smooth out the surface of the chocolate.
- Sprinkle with desired toppings. Then, gently insert spoons into the chocolate in each cavity of the ice cube mold. (It is easier to add the toppings first, but if some of the toppings sink into the chocolate when you push the spoons in, just re-add some back to the top.)
- Carefully transfer the baking sheet with the ice cube mold on it to the freezer for about 30 minutes (or until hard) to help the chocolate set. Or you can also set it at room temperature if you prefer, but it'll take longer.
- Remove the spoons from the mold by gently flexing the mold around like you would with ice cubes to release the chocolates and pull them out. Use right away or store them by wrapping in a cellophane bag (or plastic wrap) and tying a ribbon around the top.
- To serve, mix a chocolate spoon into 1 cup of hot water, milk or coffee and let the chocolate melt into it.
Notes
- Optional Toppings: Mini marshmallows, crushed candy cane, cocoa powder, instant coffee, matcha powder, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, flaked sea salt, sprinkles, peanut butter chips, toffee pieces, orange zest, etc.
- Room Temperature Storage: Store covered in a cool, dry place like a cupboard or pantry. You should be able to store them for weeks--just check the packaging on the chocolate to see how long it lasts, as well as each topping.
- Freezer Storage: They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost before using.
- Chocolate Type: You can go with one type of chocolate if you prefer. You can also try different types of chocolate, although milk and white chocolate are the classics that work best for hot chocolate.
- Food Gift Tip: If you're planning on selling these spoons at the local farmers' market or giving them away as gifts, try to decorate them for the time of year it is: fall, Christmas, birthday party themed, etc. They make great stocking stuffers or gift basket items.
- Wrapping: You can place the chocolate spoons in small cellophane bags and then tie them closed with ribbon or string. You can also wrap them in plastic wrap. Another idea is to use colored foil.
- Can you eat them? The ingredients in hot chocolate spoons are edible, so yes, you can eat the chocolate off of the spoon. But, they are actually meant to be stirred into hot water or milk to make hot chocolate.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
Joss says
I love giving these spoons as gifts during the holidays, but I of course keep some for myself. They are easy and much tastier than the powdered hot chocolate. I love the different toppings that make each hot chocolate taste different!