Chocolate Covered Candied Orange Peels

If someday I turn fat, I mean seriously fat, you can blame it on this bittersweet goodness. 

It leaves me wondering, is there some sort of therapy to battle chocolatey orange peel addiction?

Ingredients:

• 2 large oranges, 1/4-inch top and bottom cut off
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions:

• Cut peel of each orange in 4 vertical segments. Remove the peels from the orange, and cut into 1/4-inch strips. Using the tip of a paring knife, remove the white pith from the back of the peels. Mix water and 1 1/2 cup of sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stir to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and add the orange peels into the sugar water. Let simmer until the peels are soft, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drain.  Toss peels and 1/2 cup of sugar in a large bowl, separating the peels. Transfer to a lined baking sheet, arrange them in a single layer. Set aside and let sit for 1 or 2 days, until the coating is dry. 
• In a double boiler, mix chocolate chips and heavy cream. Melt the chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, until it turns smooth and creamy. Dip each candied orange peel into the chocolate, transfer to a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.

Make about 48 pieces