1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces 4 teaspoon shortening

Extra Festive White Chocolate-Peppermint Frosting

6 ounce white baking chocolate, chopped 1 cup butter, softened 2 ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon peppermint extract ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup crushed candy canes