Chocolate Covered Strawberries

RECIPE # 23

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

INGREDIENTS:

16 ounces chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate

2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

1 pound fresh whole strawberries, preferably with stems

DIRECTIONS:

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.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries