Dipped Chocolate Treats

Enjoy your favorite fruits and savory snacks this winter with a hint of chocolate. These Dipped Chocolate Treats make for a fun kids' recipe, an elegant party dessert, a Valentine's Day dessert, or a holiday sweet.
Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound of chocolate
• 1 to 2 teaspoons salad oil

Method:

• In 2-cup glass container, microwave chocolate on medium (50% power) until softened; stir until smooth.
• For easier dipping, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons salad oil.
• Use for dipping fruits, pretzels, truffles, etc. Recipe makes enough to dip 6 cups pretzels, or 2 pints strawberries (try combining melted dark and white chocolates before dipping . . . very pretty).