Chocolate Espresso Spoons are perfect for a last minute Christmas gift for your family, friends, and neighbors. They are easy to make and festive for the holiday season. Each spoon is layered with a rich chocolate coffee mixture and then coated with melted chocolate. Decorate them with colorful sprinkles and you’ll have a wonderful gifting option!
Combine milk chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of the vegetable shortening in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals stirring in between until chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Stir in the coffee granules until well combined.
Spoon mixture onto plastic spoons, scrape off excess and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat. Refrigerate until set.
Melt each remaining chocolate with 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening in a microwave safe bowl following the instructions in step 1.
Dip the coffee spoons into the melted chocolate and decorate with your choice of toffee bits, crushed candy canes, and sprinkles. Be as creative as you like. Transfer any unused melted chocolate to small piping bags and use that to decorate the spoons if desired.
Refrigerate until set. Place in decorative bags for gifting.
Notes
How to Use Espresso SpoonsTo use the espresso spoons warm an 8-ounce cup of milk or milk alternative. Remove the spoons from the packaging and dip them into the warm milk. Allow the spoons to sit for a couple of minutes then stir until fully dissolved.