COW PIES

2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips

1 tablespoon shortening

½ cup raisins

½ cup chopped slivered almonds

Melt the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins and almonds.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Chill until ready to serve.

Yield: 2 dozen