Chocolate Snack Blocks
If you kids like the fruit gelatin snacks, they'll love these chocolate snacks.

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin

3/4 cup cold water

1 cup boiling water

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate mini chips

In a blender, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let stand for 5 minutes.

Add the boiling water and sugar, cover and blend on low speed until the gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.

Continue to blend, gradually adding small amounts of the chocolate chips until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.

Pour into an 8- or 9-inch square pan. Refrigerate until firm and cut into 1-inch squares or shapes with cookie cutters.