Chocolate Banana Bobs

Directions

1. 1
   Peel bananas.
2. 2
   Cut crosswise into 4 pieces.
3. 3
   Insert wooden ice cream stick in each piece.
4. 4
   Place on baking sheet.
5. 5
   Freeze until bananas are firm, about 2 hours.
6. 6
   In top of double boiler over boiling water, melt shortening and chocolate pieces, stirring occasionally.
7. 7
   Dip bananas into mixture, spreading over pieces. Roll in nuts.
8. 8
   Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
9. 9
   Freeze until firm.
10. 10
    When firm, wrap each in aluminum foil.
11. 11
    Return to freezer.
12. 12
    Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.
13. 13
    Makes 16 Banana Bobs.