Recipe For Chocolate Covered Strawberries

This recipe for chocolate covered strawberries is not only really easy, but versatile. I make it often just for myself with apple pieces or fresh pineapple when I don't have strawberries. If you are watching your diet, use semisweet chocolate. Another healthy option is to dip some walnut pieces (the kind of walnuts your use for baking).

Ingredients:

16 ounces chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate
 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
 1 pound fresh whole strawberries, preferably with stems

Melt chocolate and shortening together in a double boiler or over hot water stirring until melted.

Remove mixture from heat and let cool down until warm.

Dip each strawberry in the warm chocolate and place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper or aluminum foil.

Option: If your strawberries don't have stems, place a toothpick into the stem area making them easier to handle.

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