Prep: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Melt: In a microwave-safe cup or tall bowl, add in the chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals until chocolate is melted, stirring after each round. It took 2 minutes for my chocolate to melt.
Cool: Place the cup of melted chocolate in the fridge for 5 minutes to let it cool. You want it be able to stay on the spoon - so melted but not super runny.
Dip: take a spoon and dip it into the melted chocolate, leaving the cup portion of the spoon full of chocolate, scraping any excess chocolate that is on the back of the spoon on the top of the cup. Place the spoon on the parchment paper.
Decorate: Using any toppings you prefer, decorate the spoons with any toppings you prefer.
Repeat: Repeat the process until all of the chocolate is used - roughly 20-24 spoons. I used the spoon I stirred the chocolate with to help me at the end get the spoons covered with chocolate.
Chill: Place the baking sheets in the fridge and let chill for 1-2 hours.
Store: Once hardened, you can store at room temperature.
Notes
Chocolate Options: you can use any chocolate chips/chunks you prefer - allergy-free, sugar-free, dark chocolate, semi-sweet or white chocolate. You can also chop up a chocolate bar and get the same results. Cooking with Kids: you can easily make this recipe with your toddler or kids. With a toddler, you can melt the chocolate and dip the spoons and your toddler can sprinkle the toppings on top of the chocolate spoons. With kids, you can easily supervise and gently guide them through all of the steps. Spoon: these are the spoons I used, but any wooden or plastic spoons would work. Topping Options:
marshmallows
crushed candy canes
chopped pistachios, pecans, walnuts or almonds
chopped dried cherries, cranberries or blueberries
crushed freeze-dried cranberries, strawberries, apples or blueberries
crushed cereal
vanilla granola
shredded coconut
warmed peanut butter
sprinkles
crushed cookies - oreos, vanilla wafers, etc
crushed graham crackers - would be great paired with marshmallows
peanut butter chips
white chocolate chips
mini dark chocolate chips
any small candy
chopped butterscotch
chopped chocolate mints
warmed Nutella
Storage: once chilled, you can store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.