Dipped Strawberries

1 quart fresh strawberries with stems
1-2/3 cups vanilla or white chips
2 tablespoons shortening, divided
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Wash strawberries and gently pat until completely dry. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt vanilla chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth.

Dip each strawberry until two-thirds of the berry is coated, allowing the excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.

Melt chocolate chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each strawberry until one-third is coated. Return to baking sheet; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Makes 2-1/2 dozen.