Coffeehouse Chocolate Spoons

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy saucepan heat semisweet chocolate pieces over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate begins to melt.
2. 2
   Immediately remove from heat; stir until smooth.
3. 3
   Dip half of the spoons into chocolate, tapping handle of each spoon against side of pan to remove excess chocolate.
4. 4
   Place spoons on waxed paper; refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set up.
5. 5
   In a heavy saucepan heat white baking bar over low heat, stirring constantly until baking bar begins to melt.
6. 6
   Immediately remove from heat; stir until smooth.
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   Dip remaining spoons into the melted baking bar.
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   Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set up.
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   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.
10. 10
    Drizzle remaining melted bittersweet chocolate on white baking bar-coated spoons.
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    Refrigerate spoons for 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set up.
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    Wrap each spoon separately and store in cool, dry place for 2 to 3 weeks.
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    Makes 20 to 24 chocolate-covered spoons.
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    To Present This As a Gift: You will need matching teacup and saucer, coffee beans, gold-tasseled cord, cellophane bags, and thin gold ribbon.
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    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.
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    Also Try This: Wrap cellophane packages of spoons with gold curling ribbon to add even more cheer.