Chocolate-Dipped Rock Candy Stirrers (Easy Homemade Gift)
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A little something for the neighbors, the teachers and the mail carrier. Lavender rock candy gets a dunk in chocolate and a roll in crushed candy canes, then turns any mug of hot cocoa into a party.
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Why this pairing works
As the stirrer swirls, chocolate melts into the cocoa and the rock candy slowly sweetens it with a hint of lavender. Peppermint adds a cool, festive finish.
Makes 12 stirrers Prep 20 min + 30 min setting Cook 5 min
Ingredients
- 12 Lavender Rock Candy
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/3 cup crushed candy canes
- 2 Tbsp Lavender Sugar
- Cellophane bags and ribbon, for gifting
- 1 Lavender Hot Chocolate Mix (Classic), to gift alongside
Directions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment. Mix the crushed candy canes and Lavender Sugar on a small plate.
- Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a tall mug in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Dip the bottom third of each rock candy stick into the chocolate, let the extra drip off, then roll it in the candy cane sugar.
- Lay the stirrers on the parchment and let set, about 30 minutes at room temperature or 10 minutes in the fridge.
- Bundle 3 or 4 stirrers in a cellophane bag with a ribbon and tuck them beside a jar of hot chocolate mix.
Serve it with: Lavender Honey Sticks (Vanilla)
How do you melt chocolate for dipping?
Melt chocolate chips with a teaspoon of coconut oil in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring each time, and stop while a few small lumps remain; stirring melts the rest. Overheated chocolate turns thick and grainy. On the stove, use a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water and keep every drop of water out of the chocolate, which makes it seize.
What can you roll the stirrers in?
- Peppermint: crushed candy canes and Lavender Sugar, as in the recipe.
- Cookies and cream: finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
- Festive: red, green and white nonpareils or sprinkles.
- Toffee crunch: crushed toffee bits with a pinch of flaky salt.
- Mini marshmallows: press tiny marshmallows into the chocolate before it sets, or use our homemade honey lavender marshmallows cut small.
How do you package them as gifts?
- Slip 3 or 4 stirrers into a clear cellophane or treat bag and tie with ribbon and a tag.
- Stand them upright in a small mason jar filled with hot chocolate mix.
- Tie a bundle to a mug for a teacher, neighbor or coworker gift.
- Write "Stir into hot milk or hot chocolate until the chocolate melts" on the tag.
How long do chocolate-dipped stirrers keep?
About 2 weeks in an airtight container somewhere cool and dry. Do not refrigerate them for storage; fridge humidity makes rock candy sticky and the chocolate can bloom with white streaks.
Make it your own
- Use white chocolate and crushed freeze-dried raspberries for a pink Valentine's version.
- Stand the stirrers in a jar on a hot chocolate bar so guests can grab one.
- Drizzle a second color of melted chocolate over the set chocolate with a fork.
Frequently asked questions
Can kids help make these?
Yes. Kids can dip and roll once the chocolate has cooled for a minute; an adult should handle the melting.
Can I use candy melts?
Yes. Candy melts set faster and come in bright colors, though real chocolate tastes better in a mug.
Why is my chocolate too thick to dip?
It was overheated or a little water got in. Stir in another 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil to loosen it.
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