- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- 6 ounces dried apricots
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 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 of Styrofoam to harden.