Hot Chocolate Stirrers

Hot Chocolate Stirrers

Hot Chocolate Stirrers: The Perfect Homemade Gift

Hot chocolate stirrers are a super fun way to transform a regular mug of hot chocolate into something extra special. With just a little effort, you can turn an everyday treat into a luxurious, indulgent experience. They’re easy to make, customisable with your favourite toppings, and perfect for surprising someone with a little homemade love—whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, birthday or just to make someone’s day a bit sweeter.

Hot chocolate stirrers with different toppings.

A Sweet and Indulgent Gift

These stirrers are all about creating that cosy moment. Dark chocolate, marshmallows, and crushed Malteasers melting into warm milk make for the ultimate indulgence. It’s a sweet treat that’s just as comforting as it is delicious—perfect for anyone with a serious sweet tooth.

A hand is stirring one of the hot chocolate stirrers in a mug.

Easy to Make, Fun to Enjoy: Hot Chocolate Stirrers

Making these stirrers is simple, fun and kids will love to get involved with making them. Just pop one into a mug of hot milk and let it melt into pure chocolatey goodness. Skip the shop-bought gifts and surprise someone with something sweet and homemade.

Hot Chocolate Stirrers

A homemade gift idea to make an indulgent hot chocolate for any chocolate lover.
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Comfort Drink, Homemade Food Gift, Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate – chopped
  • Vegetable oil to grease the tray

Toppings

  • Malteasers chopped 
  • Marshmallows

Equipment

  • Ice cube tray 
  • Skewers or lollypop sticks (trimmed wooden skewers are fine)

Instructions

  • Grease the ice cube tray with the oil to prevent the chocolate from sticking.
  • Melt the chocolate, then pour into the ice cube tray. Add your toppings, then place the skewers in the centre of each cube.
  • Allow the chocolate to set in the fridge overnight.
  • Once set, remove the chocolate stirrers from the tray and stir on into 200ml of hot milk to create an indulgent hot chocolate. 

MORE RECIPE IDEAS

You can find more tasty food ideas on my blog Cook Shoot and Share. Or for another sweet treat, check out these Warm Lemon Puddings. You can also take check out my Instagram too where you can keep up to date with recipes I make.