Peepsicles

Here’s a frozen treat that will delight anybody, especially kids home from a hard day in school.  For this recipe you use the regular marshmallow bunnies sold in drug stores and super `markets.

3 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate (according to preference)
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut or chopped nuts
6 wooden popsicle sticks or skewers
6 Peeps Bunnies

1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Place the coconut on a plate.

2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in 20 second increments in the microwave until smooth.

3. Insert 1 popsicle stick about halfway into each Bunny. (I tried to be gentle!) Dip into the chocolate, turning to coat completely. Use a knife to gently scrape off the excess chocolate off the Bunny body. You don't want a really heavy chocolate coat.

4. Press the Bunny into the nuts or coconut, making sure that the surface is evenly coated. Place the Bunny on the wax paper and repeat with remaining Bunnies. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Serve frozen.