Frozen Chocolate monkey Treats

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Relish magazine

Categories: frozen dessert

Ingredients

  • 3 medium bananas
  • 1 cup (6oz.) dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp. shortening
  • Toppings; chopped peanuts, toasted flaked coconut and/ or colored jimmies

Directions

  1. Cut each banana into six pieces (about 1 inch). Insert a toothpick into each piece; transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour.
  2. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip banana pieces in chocolate mixture, allow excess to drip off. Dip in toppings as desired; return to baking sheet. Freeze at least 30 minutes before serving.
  3. To toast coconut: spread in a 15 × 10 × 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.

  4. makes 1 1/2 dozen

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