Chocolate California Figs

1/2 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips

20 lg California dried figs

1/2 c Miniature marshmallows

-- (optional) 20 Walnuts or other nuts

-- (optional) Take a knife and slit the side of each fig and place nut or marshmallow inside each fruit. Next in top of pan of double boiler placed over simmering water (not boiling), melt the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Remove pan from heat and dip the fig, holding by stem, in the chocolate. Coat half way down and place on wax paper until chocolate hardens. Source: CALIFORNIA FIGS The Fabulous Fitness Fruit Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias