Line a small pan or freezer-safe plate with parchment paper and set aside. If the dates are not already sliced when purchased, use a paring knife to slice down one side and butterfly them open.
Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a deep wide-mouthed glass and melt at 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until fully melted. Use the toothpicks to dip the dates into the chocolate and transfer to the parchment to set. Use another toothpick to help slide the original ones out.