What types of chocolate work best for coating spoons?

Both dark and milk chocolate melt smoothly and complement each other well. You can also try white chocolate for a sweeter option.

How should I set the chocolate on the spoons?

After dipping, place the spoons on parchment paper and allow them to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.

Mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint candies, chocolate chips, toffee bits, cookie crumbs, and chopped nuts make excellent toppings.

Yes, simply omit the nuts and use nut-free toppings to keep the treat safe for those with allergies.

Pour hot milk into mugs and stir with the chocolate spoon until melted, then add extra toppings as desired for a rich drink-enhancing experience.

A heatproof bowl for melting chocolate, a saucepan for the water bath, parchment paper, and spoons are the basic tools required.

A fun and interactive dessert featuring an array of toppings for dipping hot chocolate spoons—perfect for cozy gatherings or festive occasions.

This dessert board has been a hit at every gathering I've hosted, bringing smiles and creativity together.

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)

Melt Chocolate:: Melt the dark and milk chocolate together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water stirring until smooth.
Coat Spoons:: Dip each spoon into the melted chocolate coating the bowl of the spoon generously. Place spoons on a parchment-lined tray.
Add Toppings:: While the chocolate is still soft sprinkle with your choice of toppings marshmallows peppermint chocolate chips toffee bits cookies or nuts.
Set Spoons:: Let the spoons set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 15 minutes until firm.
Arrange Board:: Arrange the decorated spoons and extra toppings on a large board. Add biscotti or cookies around the edges.
Serve:: To serve pour hot milk into mugs. Stir in a chocolate spoon until melted then add extra toppings as desired.

My family loves gathering around this board during holidays sharing stories and laughs while dipping spoons.

Pairs beautifully with spiced or flavored hot chocolate bases.

Heatproof bowl, saucepan, parchment paper, tray, spoons (wooden or reusable)

Contains milk and may contain nuts gluten and soy (depending on toppings and chocolate used). Always check product labels for allergens.

This toppings board is perfect for creating fun and delicious memories in just 20 minutes.

→ What types of chocolate work best for coating spoons?: Both dark and milk chocolate melt smoothly and complement each other well. You can also try white chocolate for a sweeter option.
→ How should I set the chocolate on the spoons?: After dipping, place the spoons on parchment paper and allow them to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.
→ What are some fun topping ideas to try?: Mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint candies, chocolate chips, toffee bits, cookie crumbs, and chopped nuts make excellent toppings.
→ Can this be made suitable for nut allergies?: Yes, simply omit the nuts and use nut-free toppings to keep the treat safe for those with allergies.
→ How do I serve the chocolate spoons for best enjoyment?: Pour hot milk into mugs and stir with the chocolate spoon until melted, then add extra toppings as desired for a rich drink-enhancing experience.
→ Are there any special tools needed for preparation?: A heatproof bowl for melting chocolate, a saucepan for the water bath, parchment paper, and spoons are the basic tools required.