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.

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. [3] X Research source 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.

Do not dilute the mix with water or butter as this can separate the chocolate and ruin its consistency.

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.

The curve of the spoon should be raised above the paper to minimize the amount of chocolate touching the wax paper.

If you want to add any toppings to the spoons, do that before you place them in the refrigerator, or the chocolate on your spoons may not hold them together. [6] X Research source

Don’t wrap the plastic wrap or paper tightly, instead try to allow a pocket of air in between the spoon and the wrap to cushion it against hard surfaces.

Keep the spoons in a sealed container if you choose to store them in the freeze to keep the chocolate from drying out.

Don’t cut the corner with lots of chocolate or you may accidentally lose some of the melted chocolate.

Be sure to drizzle the white and milk chocolate before you cool the spoons, or the topping layer could separate from the spoon.

Coarse sugar is perfect for coffee, sprinkles and toffee bits are great for hot cocoa, and candy cane pieces mix perfectly with any hot wintery drink. [12] X Research source Decorate 6 spoons with each topping to make your spoons more aesthetically diverse, and feel free to mix and match toppings together.

Wrap the whole gift with a red or green ribbon, and voila — the perfect gift for the coffee or hot cocoa lover in your life.