Ingredients

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 to 2 teaspoons shortening1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots1 pint fresh strawberries

Preparation

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spear fruit with toothpicks; dip into chocolate. Allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper or stick toothpicks into a block of Styrofoam to set.