*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Easy Eastery Cut-Outs

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           HERSHEY'S Chocolate Chips -- (Semi-Sweet)
   2      teaspoons     Shortening*
                        -----TINTED COCONUT-----
     1/4  teaspoon      Water
   1      drop          Food color
     1/2  cup           MOUNDS Sweetened Coconut -- Flakes

* NOT butter, margarine, oil, or vegetable oil spread 1. Cover bottom
of 13x9-inch pan with heavy duty foil.

2. In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips and shortening.
Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until chocolate is
melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Immediately spread mixture
evenly on foil to about 1/8-inch thick; pat TINTED COCONUT evenly onto
chocolate.

3. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes or until beginning to firm. Press
sturdy, Easter-shaped cookie cutters down to foil, cutting through
coconut and chocolate; do NOT remove shapes. Return to refrigerator
until completely firm; gently remove foil. Gently press out shapes;
cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Use as garnish for desserts.
6 to 12 cut-outs.

TINTED COCONUT:

In small bowl, stir together 1/4 teaspoon water and 1 drop food color.
Stir in 1/2 cup MOUNDS Sweetened Coconut Flakes; with fork, toss until
evenly tinted.


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