CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

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A bumper crop of berries turned into a real treat when I dipped them in chocolate! I like to make these chocolate covered strawberries before dinner and put them in the fridge, so they're ready when we're finished eating. My family can't get enough of these chocolate strawberries. -Valerie Gee, Depew, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 9 strawberries.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pint large strawberries
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon shortening, divided
1 ounce white baking chocolate
4 drops food coloring, optional

Steps:

Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semisweet chocolate and 1 tablespoon shortening at 50% power; stir until smooth. Dip each strawberry and place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze strawberries for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, microwave white chocolate and remaining shortening at 30% power until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in food coloring if desired. Drizzle over strawberries. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.