Ingredients
Assorted fruit: sliced apples and starfruit, peeled quartered kiwifruit, cubed fresh pineapple, dried apricots, dried sliced pineapple and apples, and fresh strawberries, grapes and sweet cherriesCaramels and Tootsie Roll MidgeesPretzel dipping sticks1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips3 tablespoons shortening, divided1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 pound white candy coating, choppedToasted coconut and finely chopped pecans, optional
Preparation
Prepare fruit; pat dry with paper towels. Microwave unwrapped candies, one at a time, for 10 seconds each. Wrap softened candies around strawberries and pretzel sticks as desired.
In a microwave, melt milk chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons shortening; stir until smooth. Repeat with semisweet chocolate chips and remaining shortening. Melt candy coating; stir until smooth.
Dip fruit and pretzels into melted coatings; decorate as desired. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
