Chocolate Coconut Haystacks

15 minutes prep time. Makes 2 dozen.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb dark chocolate (make sure it contains no dairy, gluten, or nuts)
• 1/4 to 1/2  c shredded dried coconut

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
2. In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat. Add coconut and stir until coated.
3. Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature until lukewarm.
4. Drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before eating.

Test Kitchen Note: If you wish, you can shape the chocolate-coconut mixture to resemble bales of hay instead of dropping them into traditional stacks. Roll in some additional coconut and chill.

From The Wholesome Junk Food Cookbook by Laura Trice ($17.95, Running Press, 2010)