Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Servings: 15 Servings
Author: Rose Thicket Farms
- 16 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 2 Tbs Shortening
- Sprinkles and Nuts for garnish
Line 2 baking sheets with wax paper.
In a microwave safe bowl heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips and shortening in 30 second increments stirring in between. Continue heating for 1 1/2 -2 minutes. When the chips are almost completely melted, use a spatula to stir the chocolate until smooth.
Hold the green stem or use a toothpick to dip each strawberry into the chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip into the bowl. Then dip into garnish if desired.
Place the dipped strawberry onto the wax paper and allow to harden for 45 minutes.
Serve