Peppermint Sticks

These are easy to make and would be great teacher and neighbor treats!!!

You need

4 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
1 tsp shortening
2/3 cup pecans or your favorite nuts
16- 3 to 4 inch soft peppermint sticks

How to

In a small saucepan combine chocolate and shortening;cook over low heat just until melted.Transfer to a bowl.Place pecans on waxed paper

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.