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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Serving Size 40 strawberries

Ingredients

  • 32 oz medium-large strawberries about 40 strawberries, washed and dried
  • 2 C semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 T shortening

Instructions

  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat as soon as chocolate is melted.
  • Dip lower half of each strawberry into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip back into saucepan. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
  • Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm, or until ready to serve. Store covered in refrigerator so chocolate does not soften.