Coconut Haystacks

Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 3/4 cup (about 2 oz.) finely crushed graham crackers 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided Preparation 1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Melt chocolate (see âÂ€ÂœMelting Chocolate: Be Gentle,âÂ€Â? below). With a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon, stir in graham crackers and 1 cup coconut. 2. Mound heaping tablespoon of mixture onto prepared 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. 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. Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/