Chocolate Fruit Crisps

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup superfine sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup crispy rice cereal
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Recipe

• 1 line a 11" x 7" baking pan with foil; grease foil. melt chocolate in a bowl or top of a double boiler set over a pan of simmering water. stir until smooth. spread over foil. let chocolate partially set.
• 2 heat dates, nuts, sugar and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is hot. stir occasionally. combine rice cereal and coconut in a large bowl. stir in date mixture. mix well. spread on top of chocolate base. spread and flatten mixture firmly so it holds together.
• 3 chill until set. invert and remove foil. invert again so rice topping is uppermost. cut what is needed into strips. cover and store remainder in refrigerator up to 1 week.