(12 oz) package (2 cups) semi-sweet real chocolate morsels
1/4
cup vegetable shortening
Fresh strawberries, washed and dried or Mandarin orange slices, drained or Pineapple chicks, drained
Directions
1.
Combine over hot (not boiling) water, semi-sweet real chocolate morsels and shortening; stir until morsels melt and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat but keep over hot water.* (If chocolate sets up, return to heat. Add an additional 1-2 teaspoons vegetable shortening; stir until smooth.) Dip pieces of desired fruit into chocolate mixture, shaking off excess chocolate. Place on foil-lined cookie sheets. Chill in refrigerator 10-15 minutes until chocolate is set. Gently loosen fruit from foil with metal spatula.** Makes: 1 cup melted chocolate
2.
NOTE: *Alternate Method: In electric fondue pot or skillet set at low, combine semi-sweet real chocolate morsels and shortening. Stir until morsels melt and mixture is smooth. Keep heat set at low. Proceed as above. **NOTE: Chocolate dipped fruit may be kept at room temperature up to 1 hour. If chocolate becomes sticky, return to refrigerator.
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