How to keep chocolate syrup from dripping onto your hands?

If it is a bread type of dessert, bake an extra little flat section to go underneath the whole dessert (still on the stick). You can either stick that on after the dessert has been dipped, or stick it on before, and just don't dip that part of it. This way, the extra piece under the dessert will absorb any chocolate that drips down. The piece should be about an inch thick, and sort of a spongy shortcake consistency. Not too moist, or it will break apart easily and won't stay on the stick.