Trace 2 (6 1/2 inch) heart shapes on paper; place on baking sheet. Top with wax paper. Remove wrappers from kisses, leaving 10 chocolates for decoration. Place remaining chocolates and shortening in med microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 50 percent power 1 minute, stir. If necessary, additional 15 seconds at a time on high, stirring after each heating until chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred. Set aside 1/4 c melted chocolate. Spread half of remaining chocoalte on wax paper over eah heart shape. Refrigerate until firm. For candy box top, dip bottom of reserved milk chocolates and hugs in melted chocolate and alternately press in place along edge of heart. For box botom, dip long edge and sides of small chocolate bars in melted chocolate. Press along edge of heart. Ct 1 bar in half for top of heart. Refrigerate until firm. Fill candy box with truffles. Store in cool place or fridge.
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