Micro Chocolate Dipped Fruit - cooking recipe

Ingredients

fruit (apples, dates, pineapple, raisins, bananas, cherries, etc.)
1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. vegetable shortening

Preparation

Place chocolate chips in micro-safe dish, not too deep.
Add 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening.
Micro on Medium-High power about 4 minutes until melted and smooth.
Stir well and dip fruit.
Place on waxed paper.
Chill.
If chocolate gets too thick, micro.
Also dip nuts and pretzels.