Jingle Bells Chocolate Pretzels

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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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.