Apricot Pine Cones

This dessert is simply melted chocolate covered apricots covered in pine nuts, a great addition to a party.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried apricots
• 1/2 lb dark bittersweet chocolate
• 1 cup toated pine nuts (pignolas)

Directions:

Inset 2 toothpicks into each dried apricot. Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler. Dip each apricot in chocolate, letting excess drip off. Roll each in pine nuts. Place on waxed paper covered cookie sheet and chill 20 minutes.

Number of Servings: 25-30

Notes from the Cook: You can use semisweet chocolate for a sweeter version.