Thursday, February 11, 2016

Chocolate Covered Strawberries by Josie Riviera

Valentine's Day is Sunday, and this delicious recipe is a perfect way to celebrate:

Ingredients 18-20 large strawberries 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or, or you can use white vanilla baking chips 1 teaspoon shortening or vegetable oil
Directions • 1. Gently rinse strawberries and dry on paper towels (be sure strawberries are completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. • 2. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stir frequently. Remove from heat. • 3. Dip lower half of each strawberry into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip back into saucepan. Place on waxed paper-lined tray or cookie sheet. • 4. Refrigerate uncovered for about 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Store covered in refrigerator so chocolate does not soften.
Easy is the key word today for Valentine's Day recipes. Please share yours.


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4 comments:

  1. I love chocolate covered strawberries! Yum!

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  2. I love chocolate covered strawberries, too, Shanna!

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  3. Merrillee,
    I love this dessert, also, partly because it's easy but look so elegant.

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