Chocolate Nut Clusters

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium microwave safe bowl, place the chips and shortening and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred.
2. 2
   Stir in the nuts.
3. 3
   Spoon heaping teaspoonfuls of the mixture into 1-inch paper candy cups or paper lined mini muffin cups, filling each cup half full.
4. 4
   Refrigerate until firm.
5. 5
   Peel off the paper cups, if desired.