Peppermint Chocolate Sticks

Prep time is for toasting the coconut.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1/2 pound

Ingredients

• 8  ounces bittersweet chocolate or 8  ounces  semisweet chocolate
• 1⁄2 cup  crushed  peppermint candy
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

1. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water.
2. Stir in the peppermint candies and coconut.
3. Spread the mixture over wax paper or parchment to make a rectangle about 10 x 8 inches.
4. After it has set, cut with a sharp knife into sticks about 1/4 x 4 inches.
5. Store in an airtight container.