Coconut Haystacks

Name: Coconut Haystacks
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 57 grams 3/4 cup (about finely crushed graham crackers; 227 grams semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 355 milliliters sweetened flaked coconut, divided

Coconut Haystacks might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 20. One serving contains 107 calories, 1g of protein, and 6g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. If you have graham crackers, semisweet chocolate, coconut, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Melt chocolate (see Melting Chocolate: Be Gentle,? below). With a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon, stir in graham crackers and 1 cup coconut.

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Graham Crackers

Chocolate

Coconut

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Baking Sheet

Wooden Spoon

Spatula

Mound heaping tablespoon of mixture onto prepared baking sheet.

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Baking Sheet

Sprinkle remaining coconut equally over tops of haystacks. Chill until haystacks are firm, about 1 1/4 hours. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Coconut

Melting chocolate: Be gentle. Fill a saucepan with 2 to 3 in. of water. Put finely chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl that will fit over pan (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water); set bowl aside. Bring water to a boil, turn off heat, then set bowl over pan. Use a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon to stir the chocolate frequently and encourage even melting. Once the chocolate is melted, stir well and use immediately.

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Chocolate

Water