Chocolate Covered Strawberries
It’s not too late to surprise dad or mom when they get home from work. Here is a great recipe for scrumptious gems on the table, ready for dessert. This takes 30 minutes from start to finish and kids love participating.
Ingredients
16 ounces chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves still on.
Directions:
· Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries
· In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
· Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into Styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.
· For fun, drizzle white chocolate over them after they cool.
Also for last minute flowers there is still time!
Have a wonderful Valentines Day.
Comments