Chocolate Dipped Fruit / Treats

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   ["In a medium bowl, melt chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth.", "While that is melting, tear off rectangles of waxed paper (dipped items will rest here until set).", "Using a fork or a dipping tool, dunk half or entire pretzel into chocolate, slightly scrape bottom of item (don't want to waste chocolate dripping off!", "); set on waxed paper.", "Continue until chocolate is gone (gather other dip-able tidbits as suggested in the description).", "Unused chocolate can be scraped into a small container and chilled until another batch is made.", "Store dipped treats in a covered tin--kept away from heat or water.", "GIFT IDEAS: Add a handful to your Christmas cookie trays or tins; add 1/4C dipped fruit to Junior's lunch box (counts as a fruit AND as ""love""--all in one); fill a pretty jar tied with a festive seasonal bow and give to the mail carrier or hair dresser!", "DIPSTICK: Dip stick/rod pretzels, candy-canes, or lollipops/suckers THEN sprinkle with decorative sprinkles (you really should let the kids do this--it's just FUN!", ")."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.