Homemade Hot Chocolate Spoons

Photo and recipe courtesy of Alpha Mom

Remember these Hotchocspoons we mentioned a few weeks ago? We recently stumbled across a homemade version that seemed too scrumptious to keep to ourselves! If the $4 price tag seems too steep or you want to try making your own wacky flavors, here’s the alternative! Stir them into steamed milk for a delicious drink, or into hot chocolate for an extra rich treat. They’re easy to make and easy to package if you’re giving them as Valentine’s Day gifts! Any creative way to warm up with chocolate is a good way, in our book!

Ingredients

• chocolate chips
• marshmallows
• coconut, shredded and sweetened

• plastic spoons
• wax paper
• plate

Directions

1. Place a 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Take it out and stir, then continue to heat it for 20 second intervals until melted.
2. Once your chocolate is melted, dip your spoon into the bowl. You'll need to stir it around and turn it over to make sure you've got it all covered in chocolate. Set the spoon onto a plate covered in wax paper.
3. When you've got your spoons dipped, it's time to decorate them. For the snowman, place 3 marshmallows in a line down the spoon. Top one with a peanut butter chip for the hat and a flake of coconut for the scarf. Then two mini chocolate chips get a tiny dip of melted chocolate on the bottom of them before placing it on the top marshmallow for the eyes. Cute!
4. Let the chocolate harden again. It goes by pretty fast if you place your waxed plate in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes. Then they're ready for dipping!

To mix it up, try melting peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips and mixing with chocolate chips. They call that one the "chocolate chip cookie". You can also sprinkle coconut or crushed peppermint “snow” for that extra kick. Try adding in your favorite candy, nut butter, or liquor for creative flavors!