Chocolate Covered Marshmallows - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. shortening
2 c. nuts, chopped
chocolate sprinkles
1 pkg. large marshmallows

Preparation

Place chocolate chips and shortening in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 1 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until chips are shiny and soft; then stir until smooth.
Place nuts or candy sprinkles on a shallow plate.
Insert toothpick in top of each marshmallow.
Dip marshmallow in chocolate to cover completely.
Roll in nuts or sprinkles about 3/4 of the way up the sides.
Set on wax paper and let set until firm.
Repeat until all have been dipped.
Makes 48 to 50.