Chocolate Covered Strawberries

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 

-  16 ounces milk chocolate chips
-  2 tablespoons shortening
-  1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves
 

DIRECTIONS 

Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries. 
In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture. 
Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.