Ingredients
1
container (16 oz) fresh strawberries with leaves
3/4
cup dark chocolate chips
1/2
teaspoon shortening or vegetable oil
Preparation
Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
Gently rinse strawberries; dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry).
In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
Dip lower three-fourths of each strawberry into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off into bowl. Place on cookie sheet.
Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store covered in refrigerator.
