Microwave Muddy Animal Crackers
["1/2 c. chocolate chips", "1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening (do not use butter or margarine)", "1/3 c. chopped nuts", "1 (2 oz.) box animal crackers"]
["Place chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in a medium microwave-safe bowl.", "Cover and microwave on High 2 minutes or until chips are melted.", "Stir at 1 minute.", "Stir in nuts.", "Dip animal crackers in the chocolate mixture.", "Remove with a fork. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate until cool."]
["chocolate chips", "vegetable shortening", "nuts", "crackers"]