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We’ve all heard the phrase, “as useful as a chocolate tea-pot,” right?  The idea behind the analogy is that a chocolate tea-pot would dissolve once boiling water is poured inside, making it an impossible and therefore useless creation.  However, a group of adventurous researchers from Cambridge University, called The Naked Scientists, have proven that making a chocolate tea-pot is indeed possible and offers some sweet rewards.

But what if you craved that hint of delicious cocoa flavour in your tea without the messy hassle of shaping a tea-pot from a glob of oozing melted chocolate? Well, look no further. The chocolate dipped tea-spoon is a handy, easy to make, little alternative.

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Just follow these no hassle steps.

1. The first (and arguably most important) thing you have to do is decide what kind of chocolate you want to use.  The options are plentiful;  dark, milk, semi-sweet, white, chocolate chips, chocolate bars, orange chocolate…the list is quite long.  Whatever you decide, you will need one 12 ounce bag to make approximately 3 dozen of these tasty candy spoons.

2. Next, you will require some plastic spoons.  Make sure they are heavy duty, so they do not melt.  Or if you’re feeling fancy, splurge and spring for a nice set of real spoons.  Either will work.

3. Cover a couple of standard cookie sheets with wax paper (to avoid sticking.)

4. Melt chocolate over a double boiler for about a minute.  No matter what keep stirring about every 20 seconds (even if it looks like it doesn’t need it) until the chocolate is melted and delectably smooth.

5. One at a time, dip the spoons into the melted chocolate so that the bowl of the spoon becomes completely coated.  Carefully tap spoon on the side of a cup or glass to get rid of any excess chocolate.  Allow to cool for a moment or two.  Then, in much the same way early pioneers went about making candles from melted wax, repeat the dipping process.  Repeat as many times as you want until the spoon is up to your chocolaty expectations.

6. Finally wrap your spoon in some cellophane, tie with a piece of ribbon and tra-la!!!  You did it!!

Don’t be afraid to get creative with these dipping delights either.

Drizzle with contrasting chocolate colours, roll in sprinkles, decorate boldly with icing, add a touch of mint during the melting process, go wild!

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Make these clever chocolate spoons a welcome addition to any tea, coffee, or hot chocolate occasion.  Or, if creating from scratch isn’t really your thing, order some unique designs and flavours from “Gourmet Coffee Xpress.”

Chocolate dipped spoons not only make great gifts and party favours, but also a wonderfully sweet treat!