1 c Chocolate Chips
-(Semi-Sweet)
2 ts Shortening*
Tinted Coconut:
1/4 ts Water
1 dr Food color
1/2 c Sweetened Coconut Flakes
* NOT butter, margarine, oil, or vegetable oil spread
1. Cover bottom of 13x9-inch pan with heavy duty foil.
2. In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips and shortening.
Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until chocolate is
melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Immediately spread mixture
evenly on foil to about 1/8-inch thick; pat TINTED COCONUT evenly onto
chocolate.
3. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes or until beginning to firm. Press
sturdy, Easter-shaped cookie cutters down to foil, cutting through
coconut and chocolate; do NOT remove shapes. Return to refrigerator
until completely firm; gently remove foil. Gently press out shapes;
cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Use as garnish for desserts.
6 to 12 cut-outs.
Tinted Coconut:
In small bowl, stir together 1/4 teaspoon water and 1 drop food color.
Stir in 1/2 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes; with fork, toss until evenly
tinted.