Dairy Free Chocolate Covered Pretzels

1 12-ounce bag (2 cups) dairy-free chocolate chips (white, dark or regular dairy-free chocolate)

1 T. dairy-free shortening or soy margarine
About 24-30 hard pretzels, depending on size

In a small saucepan, bring several cups of water to a boil. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.

Combine the chocolate and the shortening in a small heatproof bowl and set over the boiling water. (The bowl should not touch the water.) Stirring occasionally, heat until the chocolate melts completely.

One at a time, drop the pretzels into the chocolate, using a fork to retrieve them and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Repeat until all of the chocolate is used. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set