Cover tray with waxed paper. In medium micro-wave safe bowl, place vanilla milk chips and 1 Tbsp shortening. Microwave at high (100%) 1 minute; stir vigorously until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. If necessary, microwave at high and additional 30 seconds at a time, just until smooth when stirred.

Holding by top, dip lower two-thirds of each strawberry into vanilla mixture; shake gently to remove excess. Place on prepared tray; refrigerate until coating is firm, at least 30 minutes. In clean, microwave safe bowl, repeat microwave process with chocolate chips; dip loew third of each berry. Refrigerate until firm. Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Makes about 2 to 3 dozen berries.