BEAR DROPPINGS

(This is courtesy of our friend Carol Hostetter.)

Yield: 24

Ingredients:

2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 Tbsp shortening
½ cup raisins
½ cup slivered almonds
(You can substitute walnuts if you wish.)



Directions:

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