Coconut Chocolate Squares

Coconut Chocolate Squares

Ingredients:
shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated)
milk, canned, condensed, sweetened
pascha, organic bitter-sweet dark chocolate chips,

Directions:
Line bottom and 2 opposite sides of an 8-inch square metal baking pan with a sheet of waxed paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both sides.
Mix together flaked and condensed milk with your fingertips until well combined, then firmly press into pan in an even layer with an offset spatula.
Chill, uncovered 5 minutes.
Melt chocolate gently in microwave on low until completely melted and smooth.
Spread evenly over coconut layer and chill until firm, 7-10 minutes.
Lift confection onto cutting board using overhang and halve it with a sharp knife.
Sandwich the halves together, coconut sides in, to form and 8X4-inch rectangle, then discard waxed paper.
Cut into 16-20 pieces.
Chill until serving time.