Name This Dish Chocolate-Covered Figs

• 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
• 8 fresh black Mission figs
• 8 3 -inch pieces black licorice laces
• 16 sliced almonds
• 16 orange sprinkles

1. Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted.
2. Let cool slightly.
3. Dip the figs in the melted chocolate, turning to cover completely; lift out with a fork and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Use the remaining melted chocolate to attach a licorice piece to the rounded end of each fig for the tail.
5. While the chocolate is still soft, stick 2 sliced almonds on the pointy end of each fig for ears, then add 2 orange sprinkles for eyes.
6. Refrigerate until serving, at least 20 minutes.
7. Photograph by Ralph Smith

bittersweet chocolate, black licorice laces, almonds, orange sprinkles

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