Crunchy Chocolate Cherries

1 12-oz package semisweet chocolate chips

2 T shortening

2 16-oz jars maraschino cherries with stems, drained

2 C Rice Chex, crushed to 1 C

∙ Melt chocolate chips and shortening together till smooth.

∙ Do not overheat.

∙ Dip cherries in chocolate to stem.

∙ Allow excess chocolate to drip off.

∙ Reheat chocolate as needed.

∙ Press chocolate cherry into crumbs to coat bottom half.

∙ Place on wax paper and store in fridge.

∙ Makes 6 dozen cherries.