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Cover tray with wax paper.
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In medium microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips, 23 cup vanilla milk chips and 1 tablespoon shortening.
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Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir.
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Microwave at HIGH additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips are melted when stirred; with whisk, stir vigorously until smooth.
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With fork, dip each pretzel into chocolate mixture; tap fork on side of bowl to remove excess chocolate.
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Place coated pretzels on prepared tray.
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In small microwave-safe bowl, place remaining 13 cup vanilla milk chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon shortening.
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Microwave at HIGH (100%) 15 to 30 seconds or until chips are melted when stirred with whisk; using tines of fork, drizzle across pretzels.
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Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
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Store in airtight container in cool, dry place.
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About 2 dozen coated pretzels.
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WHITE DIPPED PRETZELS: Prepare tray as directed above.
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In medium microwave-safe bowl, place 1-2/3 cups (10-oz.
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pkg) white chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons shortening (do not use butter, margarine or oil).
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Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 2 minutes or until chips are melted when stirred with whisk.
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Dip pretzels as directed above.
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In small microwave-safe bowl, place 1/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and 1/4 teaspoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine or oil).
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Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds to 1 minute or until chips are melted when stirred; using tines of fork, drizzle across pretzels.
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Refrigerate and store as directed above.