Recipe: Simple Chocolate Covered Strawberries

 

This simple chocolate covered strawberry recipe is easy to make. Paraffin was originally used instead of shortening. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert by the toothpicks into a piece of styrofoam for easy cooling, or simply place them on a sheet of wax paper.

For a decorative touch, white chocolate may be drizzled over the milk chocolate. Chocolate-covered strawberries are perfect for weddings when decorated with frosting bow ties, bells, butterflies, roses, etc.

Makes 3 cups | Prep time 15 mins | Ready in 15 mins 

16 ounces milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Directions

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