Chocolate Candy Spoons
"A Stirring Idea"

Chocolate Candy Spoons are a simple but really nice party favor that will make your guests smile and say, "Mmmmmm!"

Chocolate spoons also make a unique but adorable gift for those who enjoy a little something extra in their cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

You can order candy spoons beautifully made and ready to serve from places like My Wedding Favors, but you can also find a selection on Amazon. They have different flavors and varieties depending on the time of the year.

But, do you realize that with just a little time and effort you can produce these sweet treats yourself? Your friends will be in awe of you. 

If you're having an upscale event, consider using real spoons that your guests can take with them.  You may even want to have the handles engraved to commemorate the occasion.

However, you can easily use plastic or the newer wooden throwaway spoons, especially if you need to make a large quantity.  You'll find all the supplies you need on Amazon, if you can't locate what you need in your hometown shops.

Let's talk mechanics...

Make Chocolate Candy Spoons

1. Decide on the chocolate you will use. Chocolate chips are quick and easy, as well as chocolate melts. You can use white, dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate. You only need one 12 ounce bag to make about 3 dozen chocolate dipped spoons.
   
   
2. Buy some heavy duty plastic or wooden teaspoons. As noted earlier, if you want to really go first class, you can buy a nice set of real spoons. It all depends on your purpose for this venture.
   
   
3. You will also need some clear cellophane and colored ribbon for wrapping your chocolate covered spoons. You can actually order mini cellophane bags, and even ribbon or twist ties to match your theme colors.
   
   
4. Prepare a couple of cookie sheets by covering them with a sheet of wax paper.
   
   
5. Melt chocolate over a double boiler. Or you can place one cup of the chocolate chips in a glass microwave safe measuring cup. A smaller one will be a lot easier to work with. Melt the chocolates at medium for about 1 minute. Stir, even if they don’t look like they need it. Keep on heating and stirring every 30 seconds until chocolate is melted and smooth.
   
   You may need to add a teaspoon of shortening to the chocolate to thin it out a bit.
   
   
6. Dip the spoons, one at a time, in the melted chocolate completely coating the bowl of the spoon. For some of your chocolate dipped spoons you may want to go up the handle slightly but try to be consistent. Gently tap the spoon on the side of the measuring cup to remove excess chocolate. Place chocolate dipped spoons on the cookie sheet to cool. Allow to cool completely.
   
   **Spice it up a bit by adding decorative sprinkles, drizzles, coconut, or crushed nuts while the chocolate is still wet. 
   
   
7. Wrap the bowl of the spoon with cellophane and tie it with a pretty ribbon.

Just a reminder: These clever spoons can be used as wedding favors, shower favors, Christmas party "extras" or really as favors for any special occasion.

If you have other ideas similar to this one for chocolate candy spoons, please let us in on your secrets! I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting chocolate candy recipes, favors, and party ideas, especially if they are fairly easy to create! Share yours here, too! :)