Ingredients: Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, cocoa mass, lactose (MILK), whey powder (MILK), emulsifier: SOYA lecithin; flavouring), Salted caramel flavour milk chocolate: Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole MILK Powder, Skimmed MILK Powder, Cocoa Mass, Caramel Powder, Lactose (MILK), Whey Powder (MILK), Salt, Emulsifier: SOYA lecithin; Flavourings, Dark chocolate (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: SOYA lecithin; flavouring), Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, cocoa mass, lactose (MILK), whey powder (MILK), emulsifier: SOYA lecithin; flavouring), White chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, lactose (MILK), whey powder (MILK), emulsifier: SOYA lecithin; flavouring), marshmallows (glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, water, pork gelatine, anti-caking agent: maize starch; colours: curcumin, carmines; flavouring). For a nostalgic treat, why not try our Banoffee Pie Chocolate Selector. You can get inventive with this one by adding banana chips on top for a decadent drink with a wholesome edge. Complimentary combos You can add hot chocolate bombes, hot chocolate melts or chocolate stirring spoons, or have your hot chocolate with marshmallows. With a handheld milk frother you can whip-up a layer of buoyant, frothy, cloud-like milk on top of your drink too.

Leave the ice cube tray full of chocolatey goodness on the side to cool before putting it in the fridge to chill for at least an hour. When they are fully chilled pop the squares out of the trays and keep in the fridge until needed.You’ll find all the hot chocolate goodness you’re looking for this winter in our Christmas drinking chocolate selection. We’ve got drinking chocolate, hot chocolate makers and hot chocolate melts, plus plenty of other chocolatey accessories. You’ll find hot chocolate for you and hot chocolate gift sets to give as presents – we’ve even got a hot chocolate fountain for anyone who adores molten chocolate… The perfect drink for Christmas You just need some chocolate, an empty yoghurt pot and a small spoon and then any toppings you want to add. Just 10 minutes prep time and then they go in the fridge to set. Carefully transfer the baking sheet with the ice cube mold on it to the freezer for about 30 minutes (or until hard) to help the chocolate set. Or you can also set it at room temperature if you prefer, but it’ll take longer. Add some water to a small saucepan and place a heatproof bowl on top to create a double boiler. Pour your chocolate chips into the bowl (melt each type of chocolate separately).

Sprinkle with desired toppings. Then, gently insert spoons into the chocolate in each cavity of the ice cube mold. Take the bowl off the heat just as the chocolate is starting to meld together, you don’t want to over heat it. Leave to melt before stirring it to make a lovely glossy, chocolatey gloop. On the surface, these Hot Chocolate Spoons seem like an alcohol free zone, but never let it be said I do not cater for everyones needs. These spoons can be added to hot milk laced with your favourite Whisky, Brandy, Bourbon, Baileys, the list is endless. I can guarantee a little drop of booze would certainly enhance your Hot Chocolate Spoons experience *for over 18’s only, blah blah*. There’s no such thing as too much hot chocolate in the winter. White hot chocolate and peppermint hot chocolate are both must-try recipes! And if you’re serving a crowd, try making this hot chocolate charcuterie board! It’s so fun and will have everyone raving. Homemade Hot Chocolate Spoons Melt Chocolate: Place each kind of chocolate in their own microwave-safe dish. Microwave them in 20 second increments, stirring between each microwaving, until the chocolate is melted.For a time saver, instead of using a double boiler, you could also melt each chocolate type individually in small bowls in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time, stirring each time until melted. Another option is to melt your chocolate in the microwave. Just make sure you stir it frequently and keep an eye on it. Now for the method

Now comes the colourful part. Drop in your chocolate chips, marshmallows, sprinkles and glitter to your hearts content. When melting chocolate, it’s important to remember that it can easily burn. Your best bet is to use a bain-marie or double boiler. Simply boil water in a pan and place your chocolate in a glass bowl over the pan. This will make the chocolate melt gradually. As well as being the ideal drink for the festive season, hot chocolate also makes a brilliant gift for chocolate lovers. Any of the items in ourGift a chocolate enthusiast a fantastic flavour experience with our Hot Chocolate Spoon Gift Set. This tempting collection contains six assorted hot chocolate spoons in a variety of delectable flavours to take them on the most indulgent taste adventure! These brilliant spoons can also be adapted to include all your favourite ingredients. I used all milk chocolate as I was making them for the boys. However, half milk and half dark choc or all white chocolate would be super tasty. I also added some mint flavoured chocolate chips I had lurking in the cupboard, but sling in anything you have to hand. Not anything, as I can imagine ham wouldn’t work that well, but anything sprinkle, marshmallow, chocolate or glitter based would be brilliant. You could also stir instant espresso powder into the melted chocolate or flavour with extracts or syrups to pep up your finished milky drink. Experiment with these to your hearts content, then keep a supply in the fridge ready for a hot beverage of superior quality at any time of the day, never just on a Friday. If you're planning on selling these spoons at the local farmers' market or giving them away as gifts, try wrapping them in cellophane plastic and tying the handle with a bow or string to make them even more festive. Try to decorate them for the time of year it is: fall, Christmas, birthday party themed, etc. I’ve included a few different types of hot chocolate spoons, but the beauty of these bad boys is that you can customize them however you’d like! (See more ideas in my tips section below!) It’s the perfect activity for the family. My kids love going to town with their hot chocolate spoons. If you make extras, they also double as the perfect holiday gift for your neighbors. Because let’s be real- who wouldn’t love a treat that makes the perfect cup of hot chocolate? Between this and hot chocolate bombs, it’s hard to make hot chocolate any other way! What You’ll Need

Pop one of the spoons into an attractive looking mug. Pour over the hot milk and leave for a moment then give it a good stir to release all your lovely sparkly flavours. I first saw hot chocolate spoons this year while I was shopping for Christmas gifts. I knew I had to try making some at home, they’re so clever! It’s the perfect all-in-one. Rich chocolate to melt into a warm cup of milk, and a spoon to stir everything together! This is the perfect DIY to try this winter for all of you chocoholics out there. They’re so easy to put together and make a great treat or holiday gift! We love them with crumbled Maltesers on top. If you like mint chocolate, then why not melt an Aero, and then top it with chopped up Aero pieces on top? Love Nutella? Drizzle some on top of the melted chocolate. Chunks of our Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge are good too.To make a hot chocolate spoon, you need top-quality chocolate (we recommend our 40% Milk Chocolate Batons as a starting point, but white and dark chocolate varieties work well too). Although you may not want to share, these hot chocolate spoons make for deliciously simple gifts. We’ve discussed adding generous helpings of toppings, but you can also add extras like edible glitter to dress up your hot chocolate spoons for the occasion.