browned. Cool completely on parchment paper. In a 1-quart saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring often, for 5 to 8 minutes until smooth. Remove the cooled cookies from the parchment paper and dip the ends or the tops in the chocolate and then in the almonds. Place on waxed paper until set. Penny Halsey (ATBN65B). Nutrition Analysis: 110 calories, 2g protein, 10g carbohydrate, 7g fat, 15mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium. ----