Chocolate Covered Marshmallows

1 cup chocolate chips

1/4 cup shortening

2 cups chopped nuts

1 pkg (10 oz) large marshmallows

50 wooden picks

Place chocolate chips and shortening in 2-cup measure.

Microwave at 50% (Medium) 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes, or until chips are shiny and soft.  Stir until smooth.

Place nuts in shallow dish. Insert pick in top of each marshmallow.  Dip in chocolate to cover completely. Roll in nuts, coating about three-fourths the way up. Set on wax paper.  Repeat with remaining marshmallows. Let stand until firm. Stir together leftover nuts and chocolate.  Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.  Wrap marshmallows and candy drops individually in plastic wrap or store in covered container.