Peppermint sticks

Servings: Make 16

Ingredients:

• 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp shortening
• 2/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
• 16 3 inch soft peppermint sticks

Preparation:

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Cook until melted. Transfer the melted chocolate to a bowl. Place the pecans in a shallow dish. Dip each peppermint stick into the melted chocolate then coat with crushed pecans. Place on wax paper and let cool.

Irene Milito