I created this Hershey’s™ Spreads chocolate dipping station as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #SpreadPossibilities #HersheysHeroes
Be prepared … your mouth is going to water as you scroll through this post! I served a sweet and savory chocolate dipping station this week and it was so delicious and really fun to throw together! It’s the perfect idea for easy entertaining and guests {young or old} will love it!
At the center of the dipping station were three new Hershey’s™ Spreads in different flavors: chocolate, chocolate with almond, and chocolate with hazelnut.
I stuck a colorful spoon in each, added a piece of bright washi tape, and surrounded them with jumbo marshmallows for dipping.
Most of the dippers I served were finger-friendly but I also set out a small container of toothpicks and embellished a few with a bit of washi tape {washi tape is such an easy way to add color to the table}.
I set out a few sweet food items that I knew would naturally taste amazing with the chocolate and nutty flavors: wafer cookies, mandarin orange slices, pineapple chunks, dried mango slices, and shortbread stars. Small bites are perfect for a dipping station because they allow the guests to try a little bit of everything without getting full too quickly.
Sweet and salty is always a delicious combination so I set out bowls of almonds as well as spoons full of creamy peanut butter. When dipped into the chocolaty spreads, the mix is like a mini peanut butter cup. You could also freeze the spoons full of peanut butter before your party for a chilled treat. Or spread a vanilla cookie with a layer of peanut butter and a layer of Hershey’s™ Spreads. {Can you tell I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate? A lot?}
Although sweet items seem like a natural dipper for a chocolate spread, savory food is also complimentary to the rich chocolate flavors. We dipped pretzel sticks and bacon strips {baked at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes} into the chocolate spreads and yum: a total crowd pleaser. If you’ve never tried chocolate-covered bacon, you’re missing out!
But perhaps my favorite way to eat Hershey’s™ Spreads? Mix a whole jar of it {any flavor works!} with a container of cool whip and use it as a chocolate dip for fruit! It takes mere minutes to stir together, has a light and not-too-sweet flavor, and is perfect with strawberries and apples!
We love these new Hershey’s™ Spreads and plan to do a lot of dipping over Christmas Break. What would you dip into a chocolate spread?
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
How did I not know about these chocolate spreads! My-oh-my… can’t wait to try!
Pauline Molinari says
Um…. super fun and yummy! Great for a party! I’m so going to do this for my daughter’s bday party!
malia says
What great products! I want to try them and I know my kids will too!
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
These treats look amazing. I have no idea how I didn’t know before this post about Hershey’s Spreads ~ adding to my shopping list!
Heather says
We are huge Hersheys fans in our house! I didn’t know they had spreads now!! These yummies look so amazing!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
Okay, now I want to make some bacon and go grab some of these awesome Hershey’s dips!! YUM!!