"Great for the holidays!" Recipe submitted by: Cathrine of Jacksonville, Florida USA

2 cups (12-ounces) milk chocolate chips

1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds

1. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and shortening stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins and almonds.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill until ready to serve.

Makes 2 dozen.