Chocolate Covered Apricots

Description: This is such a simple recipe, barely any work at all. The final product is so pretty and can be served as an appetizer or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 30 dried apricots
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon solid shortening

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
2. Add shortening; stir until blended.
3. Dip apricots half-way in the chocolate, shake off excess, cool on waxed paper. Let chocolate set, then refrigerate.