Chocolate Covered Banana Pops

3 lg Ripe bananas
9 Wooden popsicle sticks
12 oz HERSHEY'S Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet)
2 tb Shortening*
1 1/2 c Unsalted, roasted peanuts (coarsely chopped)

* (do not use butter, margarine or oil)

Peel bananas; cut each into thirds. Insert wooden stick into each banana piece; place on wax-paper-covered tray. Cover; freeze until firm.

In microwave-safe container, place chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.

Remove bananas from freezer just before dipping. Dip each piece into warm chocolate, covering completely; allow excess to drip off. Immediately roll in peanuts. Cover; return to freezer. Serve frozen. 9 pops.

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