Widman's Chippers (American Midwest)

Produced by candy makers since 1885 is the Widman Family Tradition. Four generations of handmade quality candy, and home of the famous "Chippers": chocolate covered potato chips. This recipe is a very close copycat to the original.

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces (6 oz)
2-3 tsp. shortening
5 oz ridged potato chips

In a small heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally until the chocolate starts to melt. Immediately remove the chocolate from the heat and stir until smooth.

Dip about one-third of the potato chip into the melted chocolate. (Handle carefully so chip doesn't break.) Holding chip over saucepan, allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place on a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chocolate and chips.

Let stand at room temperature until chocolate sets. Dipped chips may be stored in an airtight container up to 24 hours.

Nutritional Information:
166 calories; fat 11g; saturated fat 5g; carbohydrates 18g; insoluble fiber 2g; protein 2g; vitamin c 4.1mg; sodium 86mg; calcium 10.1mg; iron 0.7mg.