Homemade Magic Shell

This is one of those projects that I've been wanting to try forever. Forever meaning, of course, since I found out that it is possible to make homemade "Magic Shell" from two ingredients--two ingredients that we always keep in our house, at that. Why did it take me so long?

The thing about Magic Shell is that, aside from being awesome, it was one of the illicit joys of my childhood. A treat to be had at birthday parties and school celebrations, but not purchased by the parents. In turn, it's the kind of thing that I love as an adult, but never purchase (my hippie upbringing has given me no taste for many "childhood staples" like Pop Tarts or sugar cereals. Eww). So sometimes I look longingly at products like Magic Shell in the grocery store, and pass them up because they cost more than I think they should/contain weird ingredients/etc.

It's such a joy to learn that something you crave is (A) not terribly bad for you (B) simple to make at home. With that, I present to you, the easiest recipe of all time:

Homemade Magic Shell

from Gimme Some Oven

Makes approximately 1 cup 

Ingredients
   1 cup chocolate chips (I used dark chocolate)

   2 tablespoons coconut oil 

Directions

1. Stir together chocolate chips and coconut oil in a large glass mason jar (or microwave-safe bowl). Place in microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. 
2. Continue microwaving and stirring in 15 second intervals until all of the chocolate is melted. Remove and let sit until the chocolate reaches room temperature.
3. Serve with ice cream, or cover and store at room temperature (not in a refrigerator) for up to 1 month.