Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Coats about 5 dozen small strawberries. (About 1 cup coating)
Ingredients
- 2 cups HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 12-oz. pkg.
- 2 tablespoons shortening do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil*
- strawberries Fresh with stems, rinsed and patted dry
Instructions
- Cover tray with wax paper.
- Place chocolate chips and shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1½ minutes or just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred; cool slightly.
- Holding strawberry by top, dip ⅔ of each berry into chocolate mixture; shake gently to remove excess.
- Place on prepared tray.
- Refrigerate until coating is firm, about 30 minutes.
- Store, covered, in refrigerator.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
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Butter, margarine and spreads contain water which may prevent chocolate from melting properly; oil may prevent chocolate from forming a coating
