1 (5.75 oz.) pkg. milk chocolate morsels
2 tbsp. shortening
24 (3") pretzels

Combine chocolate morsels and shortening in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Remove double boiler from heat, leaving chocolate mixture over hot water.

Dip each pretzel in chocolate; allow excess to drain. Place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets; chill until firm. Arrange pretzels between layers of waxed paper in an air tight container; store in a cool place. Yield: 2 dozen.