Chocolate Covered Strawberries

BrendaM's Note:

Great when it's strawberry season!!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 strawbe ...

• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 lb fresh strawberry , with leaves

Directions:

1. Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
4. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

Reviews

[Audrey M]

I had leftover chocolate chips from another Strawberry recipe listed here. They were more adult friendly with coffee liqueur in them. I decided to try this recipe so they had some strawberries to try. Instead of the adding the fat, I added 2 Tablespoon of strong brewed coffee like the other recipe I tried called for plus my children love the flavor of coffee. I liked the idea of using toothpicks to help hold the strawberries while you dipped them in the chocolate. I used a double boiler to melt the chocolate and then added the brewed coffee. I couldnit put the chocolate covered strawberries into the styrofoam without touching the tips. Instead, I placed them on wax paper to dry.

[ashwee]

good, i tried the way audrey suggested with the coffee instead of using the shortening to reduce the calories. The mixture kinda was a funny pasty texture but it tasted good and was quick and easy.

[Mommy2two]

These were delicious! I did sub in butter instead of the shortening. They were also so easy. I will say, that I didn't realize that they couldn't be dipped the night before, so by the time it was time to eat them, the chocolate had gotten grainy (I think the strawberries were letting out juice). However, as easy as they are to make, the next time I serve these (and there will be a next time) I'll just make them right before serving. Thanks, BrendaM!