Coffee Perks Chocolate Covered Spoons Recipes

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE DIPPED SPOONS

Steps:

• Place 1 cup (150 g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Don't mix in the other types of chocolate yet, as you will need to use the milk chocolate and white chocolate chips for decorations later on. Make sure to use a bowl large enough to hold all of your chocolate chips. Look for a symbol shaped like a microwave with three wavy lines on the bottom of tupperware and glass containers to see if they are safe to use in the microwave.
• Microwave the chocolate chips for 2 to 3 minutes, in 30 second bursts. Keep a close eye on the chocolate while it is melting in the microwave to prevent overheating or burning the chocolate. Pull out the bowl every 30 seconds to give the chocolate a light stir, to prevent the chocolate from burning or bubbling. When every chocolate chip has melted, stir the liquid chocolate until it is smooth with a wooden spoon. If you don't have a microwave, you can place the bowl on top of a boiling saucepan full of water to heat up the chocolate with hot steam. This works in the same way that heating fondue works. Be sure to completely cover the saucepan with the bowl to prevent steam from coming out of the edges.
• Stir the melted chocolate until the mix is smooth and even. Using a wooden spoon, gently stir the mix while you look for unmelted chunks of chocolate. If the rest of the chocolate is hot, the chunks should melt within a few seconds, but if the chunks are particularly large you may need to microwave it for another 30 seconds. Do not dilute the mix with water or butter as this can separate the chocolate and ruin its consistency.
• Dip each spoon into the chocolate so it covers the front bowl. Avoid getting chocolate too far up the handle of the spoon or the person using it may get chocolate on their fingers, and it can be more difficult to handle during the cooling process. Aim to get a thick coating of chocolate only on the head of the spoon by dipping it straight down into the melty goodness. If you accidentally dip one too far, use a wet paper towel to wipe away the excess chocolate from the handle. Be careful not to wipe the bowl of the spoon.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED SPOONS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each spoon into chocolate; tap spoon handles on edge of bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semisweet chocolate and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coated spoons into chocolate mixture; tap spoon handles on edge of bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand until set.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED BEVERAGE SPOONS

Steps:

• 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. Pipe or drizzle milk chocolate over white-dipped spoons and white mixture over milk chocolate-dipped spoons. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl chocolate. If desired, decorate with coarse sugar or sprinkles if desired. Chill for 5 minutes or until set. Use as stirring spoons for coffee or cocoa.

CHOCOLATE SPOONS

Steps:

• In a microwave safe bowl, melt semisweet chocolate pieces in microwave for 2 to 3 minutes and stir until smooth. Dip spoons into chocolate. Put spoons onto wax paper and refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
• Melt milk chocolate pieces in microwave for 2 to 3 minutes and stir until smooth. Place chocolate into plastic bag and cut off a corner. Drizzle melted chocolate over spoons. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
• Wrap each spoon separately and store in a cool dry place,

CHOCOLATE COVERED SPOONS

Steps:

• In a microwave safe dish, melt chocolate for 1 to 2 minutes stirring until smooth.
• Dip spoons into chocolate tapping the handle against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
• Place on waxed paper and sprinkle with candies.
• Let stand until firm or you can chill in freezer until firm.
• These can be stored in the freezer. Just let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

COFFEEHOUSE CHOCOLATE SPOONS

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan heat semisweet chocolate pieces over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate begins to melt.
• Immediately remove from heat; stir until smooth.
• Dip half of the spoons into chocolate, tapping handle of each spoon against side of pan to remove excess chocolate.
• Place spoons on waxed paper; refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set up.
• In a heavy saucepan heat white baking bar over low heat, stirring constantly until baking bar begins to melt.
• Immediately remove from heat; stir until smooth.
• Dip remaining spoons into the melted baking bar.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set up.
• Place the remaining melted white baking bar in a small, self-sealing heavy plastic bag. Using scissors, make a small opening at one bottom corner of the bag; drizzle one or both sides of the chocolate-coated spoons with the melted white baking bar.
• Drizzle remaining melted bittersweet chocolate on white baking bar-coated spoons.
• Refrigerate spoons for 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set up.
• Wrap each spoon separately and store in cool, dry place for 2 to 3 weeks.
• Makes 20 to 24 chocolate-covered spoons.
• To Present This As a Gift: You will need matching teacup and saucer, coffee beans, gold-tasseled cord, cellophane bags, and thin gold ribbon.
• Fill the cup with the beans. Place on the saucer. Place a pair of chocolate spoons on top of the cup. Arrange tasseled cord around the base of the cup. Wrap extra spoons in cellophane bags; tie with gold ribbon.
• Also Try This: Wrap cellophane packages of spoons with gold curling ribbon to add even more cheer.

COFFEE PERKS (CHOCOLATE COVERED SPOONS)

Steps:

• Melt chocolate with liqueur flavoring in saucepan on lowest heat or in to of double boiler over warm water, stirring often.
• Dip ball of spoon in chocolate, hold above chocolate until drips have fallen off back into the saucepan.
• Lay spoon on wax paper to harden.
• Dip 1 more time.
• Once they've hardened you can wrap the spoons in decorative cellophane and tie with pretty ribbons.
• To use, simply stir into your coffee. Yum.