Peppermint Sticks

Ingredients
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
Directions
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.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 113, Total Fat (g) 6, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Monounsaturated Fat (g) 3, Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 1, Carbohydrate (g) 16, Total Sugar (g) 14, Fiber (g) 1, Protein (g) 1, Vitamin C (DV%) 0, Calcium (DV%) 1, Iron (DV%) 2, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet