Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers ~ A Simple Holiday Treat❣

These delicious & pretty treats are
very simple to make❣ 

Ingredients:

9 whole graham crackers (1 sleeve)

1 1/2 cups semi sweet or milk chocolate chips

1 tablespoon shortening

1/4 crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (If you do not like peppermint, mini chocolate chips can be sprinkled on top.) 

Method:

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper.

Break each large cracker into four pieces. Set aside.

Place the choclate and shortening in the top of a double boiler over low heat. Stir until melted. (If you do not have a double boiler, place the chocolate and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 20 seconds. Stir and repeat until the chocolate is melted.

Use a large fork to dip each cracker segment into the chocolate. Make certain that the entire cracker is coated and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. Slide the dipped cracker off of the fork, onto a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle a pinch of crushed candy or mini chips on top of the dipped crackers.

Allow to set at room temperature for 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Store in anairtight container, in the refrigerator, with waxed paper between the layers of cookies, for up to a month. Makes 3 dozen.

Notes: I have very fond childhood memories of cookies at Grandma's house. When we visited, she always had chocolate covered graham crackers for us. So, it is in honor of my sweet grandma that I made these. My husband did not grow up with these treats, so he was very surprised to find out how good they are❣