Vintage Chocolate Dipping Spoons – Easy Edible Christmas Gift

updated may 2026

These vintage chocolate dipping spoons are one of the easiest homemade edible gifts you can make for Christmas. They look beautiful, take just minutes to prepare and make cosy hot chocolate feel extra special.

All you need is melted chocolate, a few pretty toppings and some vintage teaspoons. Once set, the spoons can be stirred into hot milk to make an instant luxury hot chocolate.

They’re perfect for Christmas hampers, teacher gifts, stocking fillers, festive parties or winter afternoon treats. And because they’re so easy to customise, you can make them look really festive with sprinkles, edible glitter, crushed candy canes or mini marshmallows.

I absolutely love collecting vintage teaspoons from charity shops and car boot sales. They make these chocolate dipping spoons feel extra special and give them a lovely old-fashioned Christmas look.

Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Dipping Spoons

• super quick and easy to make
• perfect homemade Christmas gift
• ideal for festive hampers
• easy to customise with toppings
• great for hot chocolate lovers
• no baking required
• beautiful vintage-style presentation

Ingredients For Vintage Chocolate Dipping Spoons

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients.

• 100g chocolate – milk, dark or white chocolate all work well
• sprinkles
• edible glitter
• vintage teaspoons

Optional toppings:

• crushed candy canes
• mini marshmallows
• freeze dried raspberries
• chopped nuts
• chocolate curls
• festive sugar shapes

Equipment Needed

• glass bowl or jug
• saucepan
• spoon for stirring
• saucer or tray
• baking paper
• refrigerator

How To Make Vintage Chocolate Dipping Spoons

Step 1 – Melt The Chocolate

Break the chocolate into pieces and place into a glass bowl or jug.

Set the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water and stir until smooth and melted.

Be careful not to let the bowl touch the water underneath.

Step 2 – Prepare The Spoons

Rest the teaspoons carefully on the edge of a saucer or tray.

This helps stop the melted chocolate running off while it sets.

Step 3 – Fill The Spoons

Carefully spoon the melted chocolate into each teaspoon.

Try to create a rounded chocolate layer without overfilling.

Step 4 – Add Decorations

Scatter over your chosen toppings while the chocolate is still melted.

Sprinkles, edible glitter and crushed candy canes all look lovely for Christmas.

Step 5 – Chill The Chocolate

Place the spoons into the fridge until the chocolate has fully hardened.

This usually takes around 20-30 minutes depending on the thickness of the chocolate.

How To Use Chocolate Dipping Spoons

Chocolate dipping spoons are designed to be stirred into hot milk.

Simply:

• heat a mug of milk
• place the spoon into the mug
• stir until the chocolate melts
• top with whipped cream or marshmallows

They’re especially lovely on cold winter evenings.

Best Chocolate For Dipping Spoons

You can use:

• milk chocolate
• dark chocolate
• white chocolate
• flavoured chocolate
• orange chocolate
• mint chocolate

For the smoothest finish, use good quality chocolate with a higher cocoa butter content.

How To Decorate Chocolate Dipping Spoons

These are really fun to customise.

Try decorating them with:

• edible glitter
• festive sprinkles
• crushed peppermint
• mini marshmallows
• chocolate drizzle
• gold sugar pearls
• freeze dried fruit

You can even colour-coordinate them for Christmas hampers or party favours.

How To Package Chocolate Dipping Spoons As Gifts

These make beautiful edible gifts.

Try:

• wrapping in tissue paper
• tying together with ribbon
• placing in mason jars
• adding to Christmas hampers
• sealing in clear gift bags
• attaching handwritten gift tags

They look especially pretty packaged with hot chocolate powder or mini marshmallows.

Tips For The Best Chocolate Dipping Spoons

Use Dry Spoons

Make sure the spoons are completely dry before adding the chocolate.

Don’t Overheat The Chocolate

Heat gently to avoid the chocolate becoming grainy.

Add Decorations Quickly

Sprinkles and toppings need to be added before the chocolate sets.

Chill Flat

Place the spoons flat in the fridge so the chocolate sets evenly.

More Christmas Treat Recipes To Try

Chocolate Cornflake Cakes

Easy chocolate crispy cakes that are perfect for Christmas parties and kids’ baking. Get the recipe here.

White Chocolate Nest Cakes

Simple no-bake chocolate nests decorated with mini eggs or festive sweets. Get the recipe here.

Homemade Peppermint Bark

A festive chocolate bark recipe made with dark and white chocolate layers. Get the recipe here.

Christmas Rocky Road

Loaded with biscuits, marshmallows and chocolate for the ultimate festive traybake. Get the recipe here.