Chocolate Stuffed Shells

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the shells in lightly salted water until they are al dente and drain.
2. 2
   For sweeter shells, put the cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar, to taste, into a sturdy plastic food -storage bag.
3. 3
   Toss the shells, a few at a time, into the bag until fully coated with cocoa powder.
4. 4
   For less sweet shells, toss them in just the cocoa powder.
5. 5
   Using a teaspoon, fill the shells with anything you like.
6. 6
   A few fun options:
7. 7
   --Ice cream + banana slices + dollop of fudge sauce+ chopped nuts= mini sundae
8. 8
   --Ricotta + sugar + mini chocolate chips = soft cannoli
9. 9
   --Macarpone cheese + sugar + drop of coffee = instant tiramisu
10. 10
    --Cream cheese + fruit jam + fresh fruit = Italian-style cheese cake