Chocolate Dipped Fruit - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 to 2 tsp. shortening
1 (6 oz.) pkg. dried apricots
1 pt. fresh strawberries

Preparation

In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring constantly until smooth. Spear fruit with toothpicks; dip into chocolate. Place on waxed paper or stick toothpicks into a block or styrofoam to harden.