Chocolate-Dipped Beverage Spoons

  Desserts

These make a cute gift when wrapped individually in cellophane, tied with colorful ribbon and displayed in a Christmas mug. To set the chocolate quickly, chill dipped spoons in the freezer.

Chocolate-Dipped Beverage Spoons

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 3-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided
  • 1 cup white baking chips
  • 24 metal or plastic spoons
  • Optional: Coarse sugar or chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

  • 1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons shortening; stir until smooth. Repeat with white baking chips and remaining shortening. Dip spoons into either mixture, tapping handles on bowl edges to remove excess. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill for 5 minutes or until set.
  • 2. Pipe or drizzle milk chocolate over white-dipped spoons and white mixture over milk chocolate-dipped spoons. Decorate with coarse sugar or sprinkles if desired. Chill for 5 minutes or until set. Use as stirring spoons for coffee or cocoa.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 81 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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