Peppermint Sticks
Source of Recipe
internet
4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tsp. shortening
2/3 cup pecans or your favorite nuts, chopped
16 3- to 4-inch soft peppermint sticks
1. In a small saucepan combine chocolate and shortening; cook over low heat just until melted. Transfer to a bowl. Place pecans on waxed paper.
2. Dip one end of each peppermint stick into melted chocolate and then roll in chopped nuts. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Wrap each individually to give as a gift. Makes 16 gifts.