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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Delicious Chocolate-Covered Strawberries made with melted chocolate and shortening for a smooth, glossy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 strawberries
Calories 115 kcal

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • toothpicks
  • Styrofoam block
  • waxed paper

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Ingredients

  • 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Strawberry Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Dipping Tools

  • toothpicks for dipping

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  • Insert toothpicks into tops (stem ends) of strawberries. Hold a strawberry by the toothpick and dip it into the chocolate mixture.
  • Turn the strawberry upside down and insert the toothpick into a Styrofoam block or place on a sheet of waxed paper; allow chocolate coating to cool. Repeat with remaining strawberries.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You can melt the chocolate and shortening in a microwave, stirring every 20 seconds, until the mixture is smooth. You can also drizzle with white chocolate or coat with sprinkles or chopped nuts for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1strawberryCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 29mgSugar: 11gVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 28mg
Keyword chocolate, Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, dessert, party, strawberries, treat
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