Chocolate Pools

Directions

1. 1
   Microwave chocolate in medium bowl on high 2 to 3 minutes or until almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time.
2. 2
   Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
3. 3
   Spoon a scant tablespoon of chocolate onto a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet or tray.
4. 4
   Spread each pool with a spatula to form a 2-inch circle.
5. 5
   Immediately sprinkle with garnishes.
6. 6
   Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm.
7. 7
   Store leftover Chocolate Pools in refrigerator.
8. 8
   Nutty Pools: Prepare Chocolate Pools as directed.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts, such as toasted silvered almonds, peanuts or toasted chopped pecans or walnuts.
10. 10
    Father's Day Pools: Prepare Chocolate Pools as directed.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with 1 cup broken salted pretzel rods.
12. 12
    Drizzle with 2 squares melted white baking chocolate, if desired.
13. 13
    Rocky Road Pools: Prepare Chocolate Pool asdirected.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows and 1/3 cup peanuts.