1 (11 1/2 oz.) pkg. Nestle Toll House milk chocolate morsels (2 c.)
1/4 c. vegetable shortening
Fresh fruit, rinsed, patted dry (strawberries, cherries, bananas, etc.)
Canned fruit, drained, patted dry or nuts

Combine over hot (not boiling) water the Nestle's morsels and shortening. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat but keep warm over hot water. (If chocolate begins to set, return to heat. Add 1-2 teaspoons shortening and stir until smooth.)

Dip pieces of fruit into chocolate mixture, shaking off excess. Place on foil-lined cookie sheet. Chill until set, about 10-15 minutes. Gently loosen from foil with metal spatula. Dipped fruit may be kept at room temperature up to 1 hour, then return to refrigerator. Makes 1 cup melted chocolate.