1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla or white chips 1 teaspoon shortening 12 ice cream waffle cones or bowls Optional toppings: assorted sprinkles, chopped nuts, flaked coconut and and small jelly beans Directions In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the top of each waffle cone into chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; roll in toppings of your choice. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Yield: 1 dozen.