This chocolate stir stick is the perfect party favor or gift during those cold, wintery months. Melt chocolate and use your favorite candies to create a custom stir stick that pairs great with morning coffee or hot chocolate.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 15 Minutes
Age range: 10 and Up

Things you’ll need:
Plastic spoons
Chocolate
Peppermint sticks
Mallet
M&M’s
Knife
Scissors
Treat Bags

Things to do:
1. Melt the chocolate of your choice in the microwave.

2. Use the mallet to break the peppermint stick into little pieces.

3. Set plastic spoons onto a plate that will hold them level.
4. Pour chocolate into the spoons, being careful not to fill them too full.

5. Place crushed peppermint and M&M’s on the melted chocolate.

6. Allow time to harden in the refrigerator.
7. Cut off the end of a treat bag, place spoon inside and secure the bottom with a piece of ribbon.