Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Draw 6" circle on paper. In large micro-safe bowl, place candy coating and shortening. Microwave on MEDIUM for 6-7 minutes or until well melted, stirring once halfway through melting. Stir until smooth. Dip chips, one at a time, in candy coating; remove excess with a spoon. Arrange coated chips randomly around outside of 6" circle. Continue to overlap and stack chips in wreath shape. Decorate with gumdrops. Let stand until set. ----