Yes. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl with a little shortening, vegetable oil, or coconut oil and heat for 30 seconds. Stir -- even if it looks like the chips haven't melted at all. They have. Continue to heat and stir in 10-second increments until the melted chocolate is smooth and creamy. If the melted chocolate is too thick for dipping, add a little more oil until it reaches your desired consistency.