Chocolate-dipped bananas

Serves 8 people

Ingredients

8 medium bananas

8 wooden "craft" sticks

14 dark chocolate bars (1.5 ounces each), chopped

4 Tbs. vegetable shortening

Toppings: granola, chopped nuts, sprinkles, crushed cookies, candy or cereal

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
2. Cut about 1 inch from one end of each banana.
3. Insert a craft stick into each banana. Place on waxed paper and place bananas in freezer for 1 hour.
4. Place chocolate and shortening in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until chocolate is softened. Stir until smooth. Place desired topping into large flat plates.
5. Remove bananas from freezer and dip into melted chocolate, spooning it on to completely cover. Let excess drip off.
6. Roll bananas into desired topping. Place on waxed paper and freeze. Once frozen, store in airtight container in freezer.

Source: Recipe adapted from Godiva; image courtesy of eatingwithkirby.com

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