Easy Chocolate Spoons for Edible Gifts or Parties

Learn how to make chocolate spoons for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or any other holiday! They're perfect to serve at kid's birthday parties or as a craft they can make themselves on the big day. Stir them into hot chocolate, coffee, or espresso, or give them as homemade gifts. They're incredibly simple and always impressive!

The first time I made this chocolate spoons recipe was for Valentine's Day. My girls were very young and a few of my girlfriends were coming over for a pre-Valentine's Day glass of wine and evening playdate. The chocolate spoons were a big hit with both the kids and the adults (I mean, who wouldn't love chocolate on a spoon?) and it's become a tradition ever since.

How do you use a chocolate spoon?

Chocolate spoons are perfect for stirring into coffee, hot chocolate, espresso, warm milk or any hot beverage. They turn a cup of coffee into a delicious mocha and add rich chocolate flavor to ready-made hot cocoa. The chocolate can also be enjoyed with desserts or right from the spoon to your mouth! They're always a hit at birthday parties, make for creative wedding gifts and are also a great DIY craft for all the kids to make together.

Chocolate Dipped Spoon Ingredients

• Spoons: Plastic, wooden or traditional spoons; see further down for more details.
• High-quality chocolate: Use white, milk or dark chocolate. I like to use dark (semisweet) and milk chocolate in order to make swirls.
• Toppings: sprinkles, mini-marshmallows (cut them in half and add them cut-side down), crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, or edible glitter

How to Make Chocolate Spoons

DIY chocolate spoons are extremely simple to make. Make sure the spoons are clean and dry, then set them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Set the handle of the spoons on the edge of the pan to make the well of the spoon level (if the edge is too high, try the handle of a wooden spoon or something similar).

Melt the chocolate and pipe the chocolate onto one of the spoons. Immediately add any toppings, then repeat the process with the remaining spoons. Allow them to set at room temperature until the chocolate has completely cooled and hardened.

I've also seen people make these by dipping spoons in chocolate, which works (and I've tried it), but I prefer piping the chocolate instead. This way, no chocolate is on the back of the spoon to get messy and you end up with more chocolate by using the piping method. But you can definitely give dipping them a try; you might prefer it!

My favorite design is to use both dark and white chocolate and add little swirls before adding sprinkles or other toppings. To do this, fill a spoon with either white or dark chocolate, then add a small dot of the opposite chocolate. Using a toothpick, drag it through in a swirl pattern or circle. It's so pretty!

Tips for making chocolate spoons

• If you're giving these as a gift, try wrapping them in little cellophane bags. They're also gorgeous as a set placed in a mason jar then wrapped in cellophane. Or use these tall mugs - they'd make a great homemade gift with a set of chocolate spoons inside!
• Use high-quality chocolate. There's basically only one main ingredient, so make sure it shines. Ghirardelli, Valrhrona, Guittard, and Scharffen Berger are a few of my favorite chocolates.
• Work quickly once you've spooned the chocolate onto the well of the spoon. Doing one spoon at a time works best, especially if you're doing swirls with another chocolate. It hardens quickly, so doing each one will make sure they're easy to work with and look their best.
• They'll work for any holiday, just use different colored sprinkles, such as orange and white for Halloween, red, green, and white for Christmas, or red, pink, and white for Valentine's Day. All three of those holidays are during hot chocolate season, too!

What kind of spoons should I use?

For the spoons themselves, you can use any kind of spoon you like. Disposable spoons such as plastic or wooden spoons are inexpensive and they come in bright colors and you can match your sprinkles for a major color pop. These would be perfect for classroom gifts, a kid's birthday party, or if you just want a splash of bright colors.

If disposable spoons aren't your thing or you're looking for something a bit more elegant, pick up some antique spoons at thrift stores or look for more modern spoons with a lot of color on amazon. They're usually inexpensive and you can find some gorgeous sets if you keep your eyes out for them. Check Etsy as well.

Variations for chocolate spoons

• Hot chocolate spoons While there isn't quite enough chocolate on these spoons to make hot chocolate if it's stirred directly into milk, it is a great way to deepen the chocolate flavor of ready-made hot chocolate. I love to make a batch of hot chocolate and serve it with a few different types of chocolate spoons, such as peppermint or with some tiny marshmallows as the topping.
• Peppermint spoons These make wonderful hot chocolate spoons for anyone who loves a good peppermint cocoa. To make them, simply used finely crushed candy canes as your chocolate topping in place of sprinkles or use Andes Mints in place of the chocolate. Another idea is to use these peppermint candy cane spoons as the spoons themselves!
• Peppermint sticks It's possible to skip the spoons altogether and just dip tall peppermint sticks into chocolate, then add sprinkles if you'd like. It's not the same as chocolate spoons but it makes for a delicious hot cocoa!

Where can I buy chocolate covered spoons?

I highly suggest making chocolate spoons yourself as they're incredibly simple and much cheaper than if you buy them. Or heck, make them yourself and open up your own Etsy shop!

You can also buy spoon molds that will make an entire spoon out of chocolate (they also sell them already made). They're adorable and although admittedly I haven't used them personally, it seems like the chocolate would melt all over your hands when stirring them.

How to store chocolate spoons?

After they've cooled completely, store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks. I've kept them longer than that but the chocolate starts to look a little old after that point. I try to make them the day before I'm giving them as gifts so the recipient has some time to enjoy them, but I've made them as far ahead as a week before a party. They go fast so you likely won't have any left!

If you're looking for similar edible gift ideas, try these Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods or these Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Make them together for an incredible homemade gift for someone special!

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Chocolate Spoons

Yield: 24 chocolate spoons

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Chocolate spoons are a chocolatey addition to hot chocolate, coffee, warm milk. Beyond adding flavor to a warm beverage, they are creative gifts and offer a fun craft for kids.

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Ingredients

• 24 standard-size metal or sturdy plastic spoons, clean and completely dry
• 16 ounces high-quality chocolate (dark, milk, or white), finely chopped for melting

Instructions

1. Prepare the chocolate: Finely chop the chocolate into small, evenly sized pieces so it melts smoothly. If making swirled chocolate spoons, chop the dark and white chocolate separately.
2. Arrange the spoons: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure the spoons are clean and completely dry, then arrange them on the baking sheet. Rest the handles along the edge of the pan to keep the bowls of the spoons level. If needed, use the handle of a wooden spoon to prop them up.
3. Melt the chocolate: Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval. As the chocolate begins to melt, reduce the intervals to 10–15 seconds to prevent overheating. When only a few small pieces remain, stop microwaving and stir until completely melted and smooth. Melt different types of chocolate separately.
4. Fill the spoons: Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or use a small spoon to carefully fill each spoon bowl. Avoid overfilling.
5. Create swirls (optional): For a marbled effect, add a few small dots of contrasting melted chocolate to each filled spoon. Gently drag a toothpick through the chocolate to create swirls.
6. Add toppings: Immediately sprinkle with your favorite toppings, such as crushed peppermint candies, sprinkles, or finely chopped nuts, before the chocolate begins to set.
7. Let the chocolate set: Leave the spoons undisturbed at room temperature until the chocolate is completely firm. Once hardened, they're ready to serve, package, or give as gifts.

Notes

• Chocolate: Use good-quality chocolate bars or melting wafers for the smoothest results. Dark, milk, and white chocolate all work well.
• Avoid moisture: Make sure the spoons, bowls, and utensils are completely dry. Even a small amount of water can cause melted chocolate to seize.
• Melting: Microwave chocolate gradually and stir frequently to prevent scorching. White chocolate is especially sensitive to overheating.
• Decorating: Add toppings immediately after filling each spoon so they stick before the chocolate hardens.
• Setting: If the chocolate remains soft at room temperature, refrigerate the spoons briefly until firm. For the best glossy finish and room-temperature stability, use properly tempered chocolate or melting wafers according to the package directions.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct sunlight. Refrigeration may cause condensation or discoloration.
• Serving: Stir a chocolate spoon into hot coffee, milk, or hot chocolate for an extra chocolatey treat.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 102Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 15mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.

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Kristy Bernardo is a recipe developer, five-time cookbook author, and founder of The Wicked Noodle. A former personal chef and cooking instructor with Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park) boot-camp training and IACP membership, she creates approachable home-cooked recipes.

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