Chocolate Covered Figs

INGREDIENTS

• 25 dried figs

• 1 cup of dark rum

• 1 pound of baking chocolate

• 4 Tbls of unsalted butter

  PREPARATION

• Place the figs in a bowl.

• Cover the figs with rum and cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Drain and pat dry.

• Break up the chocolate and place in a double boiler. Or a bowl over boiling water.

• Stir gently while adding the butter.

• Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

• Take the figs by their stems and dip them in the chocolate until well coated.

• Place the figs on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and chill until ready to serve.

  Serves 4 to 6 people