Homemade Chocolate Sticks

🍫 Homemade Chocolate Sticks Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes

🕒 Cook Time: 10–12 minutes

❄️ Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional for shaping ease)

🍽️ Servings: ~20–25 sticks

🧂 Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• 2 tbsp cornstarch (makes them crisp)

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/4 cup (50g) powdered sugar

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• A pinch of salt

• 1–2 tbsp milk (only if needed for binding)

For Coating (Optional):

• 100g (about 3.5 oz) dark or milk chocolate, chopped

• 1 tsp coconut oil or butter (for smooth melting)

• Sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed biscuits (for decoration)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough

1. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add vanilla extract and mix well.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms. If it’s too dry or crumbly, add 1 tbsp milk at a time until the dough holds together.

2. Shape the Sticks

• Option A (Piping):
  Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a medium star or round tip. Pipe into 3- to 4-inch long sticks on a parchment-lined baking tray.

• Option B (Rolling):
  Chill dough for 30 minutes. Then roll it into pencil-thick ropes and cut into sticks of desired length.

Tip: Chill again for 10 minutes after shaping to help them hold their shape better during baking.

3. Bake

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Bake the sticks for 10–12 minutes, or until set but not overly browned.

• Let them cool completely on a wire rack. They will crisp up as they cool.

4. Chocolate Coating (Optional but Recommended!)

1. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.

2. Dip one end of each cooled stick into the chocolate, then sprinkle toppings if desired.

3. Lay them on parchment paper to set. You can refrigerate them for 10 minutes to speed up setting.

✅ Storage:

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

• You can also freeze them (uncoated or coated) for up to 1 month.

🍴 Serving Ideas:

• Serve with coffee or tea.

• Use as edible stirrers for hot chocolate.

• Gift them in jars or boxes for holidays.

Would you like a no-bake version or a video tutorial suggestion for this recipe as well?