Banana Pops

Directions

1. 1
   Peel bananas, and slice in half crosswise.
2. 2
   Brush bananas with orange juice.
3. 3
   Insert wooden skewers in cut end of bananas.
4. 4
   Place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Freeze until firm.
6. 6
   Combine chocolate and shortening in top of double boiler; bring water to a boil.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.
8. 8
   Cool slightly.
9. 9
   Spoon chocolate evenly over frozen bananas; immediately roll coated bananas in pecans or coconut.
10. 10
    Serve at once or wrap in plastic and freeze.