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Place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl with the vegetable shortening.
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Throw it in the microwave until the shortening is melted and hot, 30 to 45 seconds.
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Stir with a fork to combine thoroughly.
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Next, pour the melted chocolate over the underside of a clean cookie sheet.
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Then, with an offset spatula or a knife, spread the chocolate in a thin layer.
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Keep going until it's very, very thin.
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Then...and this is the key...stick it in the freezer for a few minutes.
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After a few minutes, check that the chocolate is ready by pressing it with your finger tip; it should leave the slightest mark, but not an actual depression.
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Next, get a somewhat sharp-edged spatula and begin to scrape the chocolate from the bottom of the pan.
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When the chocolate is just the right temperature, it'll curl instead of break.
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If it gets too soft, stick it back in the freezer for a minute.
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Pretty soon you'll have a bunch of fun little chocolate curls.
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Important: As soon as possible, transfer the curls to a cold pan or plate, and then stick them in the freezer to harden.
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Store in the freezer in a zip-top bag until you need them.
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Use them to adorn pies, cakes or platters of fruit.
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You'll feel instantly fancy!
