Chocolate-Dipped Treats

Name: Chocolate-Dipped Treats
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Large marshmallows, miniature pretzels and/or whole fresh strawberries

Kids of all ages love these chocolaty marshmallow treats. They're easy to make and make great Christmas gifts.— Donna Hickok, Olds, Alberta

Ingredients

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Large marshmallows, miniature pretzels and/or whole fresh strawberries

Directions

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Stir in cinnamon. Dip three-quarters of each marshmallow, pretzel and/or strawberry in chocolate. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.