For the 4th: Chocolate Haystack Fireworks

by Bob Sassone, Posted Jun 28th 2007 @ 8:28AM

Chocolate Haystack Fireworks I think one of the reasons I hate summer, besides the whole HUMIDITY factor, is that I don't like all the typical summer things. Beaches, cookouts, parades...all of these things mean pretty much nothing to me. And you can add fireworks to that list. I have never in my life set off any type of fireworks, and I don't think I've been around anyone who has either.

But I'll happily eat them! Here's a recipe for Chocolate Haystack Fireworks from Elizabeth LaBau at about.com. It's a very easy recipe to make and there's no cooking involved except a microwave, so your house won't get any hotter.

Chocolate Haystack Fireworks

2 cups shredded, sweetened coconut
7 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
Assorted candy sprinkles

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Place the coconut in a pie tin or small baking pan, and toast it in the oven until golden brown. The secret to good toasted coconut is consistent browning, so be sure to stir it every 2 minutes until it is an even, light golden color. It will probably take 8-10 minutes, but monitor your coconut carefully.

While the coconut is toasting, place the chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it until it is melted, stirring every 45 seconds.

Once coconut is toasted and chocolate is melted, stir the coconut into the chocolate, mixing until coconut is entirely coated with chocolate.

Using a small teaspoon, drop small spoonfuls of the candy onto the prepared sheet. While the chocolate is still wet, scatter the sprinkles evenly on top of the candies.

Once all candy has been formed, refrigerate for 30 minutes, until the chocolate is set.

Filed Under: Spirit of Summer
Tags: 4th of july, candy sprinkles, chocolate haystack fireworks, ChocolateHaystackFireworks, cookouts, dessert, fourth of july, independence day, july 4, parades, summer food

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Reader comments (Page 1 of 1)

6-28-2007 @9:35AM creme.caramel said... "It's a very easy recipe to make and there's no cooking involved except a microwave"

and toasting the coconut in the oven ;)
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