Chocolate Date Nut Logs

Category: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Ready in 1 hour

Ingredients

1 tb Vegetable shortening

1 c Flaked coconut

1 c Finely chopped walnuts

1 c Chopped pitted dates

2 tb Finely chopped walnuts

5/8 pk (12-oz) Nestle Toll House

1/3 c Cream of coconut


Directions

Centers: In large bowl, combine dates, nuts, coconut and cream of coconut. Knead lightly until well blended. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto waxed-paper-lined cookie sheets. Shape into logs. Chill until firm (about 30 minutes). Coating: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels and vegetable shortening. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat but keep over hot water. Dip logs in chocolate; shake off excess. Place on wire racks set over waxed paper. Sprinkle each log with about 1/8 teaspoonful chopped nuts. Chill until set (about 15 minutes). Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Makes about 1-1/2 dozen logs. From <Favorite Recipes: Nestle Sweet Treats>. Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, G Internet.

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