Chocolate covered strawberries

Chocolate covered strawberries

Ingredients/Components

• shortening
• chocolate chip morsels - 1/2 pkg
• to 25 large strawberries - 20 item

How to make chocolate covered strawberries:

Wash strawberries. Pat thoroughly dry. Allow to stand at room temperature for 2 hours. Leave stems and leaves intact. Melt chocolate chips with shortening over a double boiler. Holding strawberries by the stem, dip 3/4 into chocolate coating all around. Allow to drip and place on a plate covered with wax paper. Place in refrigerator to cool. May be done 2 to 3 hours in advance.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Strawberry, Lunch/snacks.