chocolate-dipped strawberries

How To Make chocolate-dipped strawberries

• 1

  Spread strawberries on a working surface with wax-paper-covered tray nearby.
• 2

  Pat strawberries dry and leave stems on.
• 3

  You will also need one or two bamboo skewers or other picks.
• 4

  In the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt the chocolate with the cooking oil, stirring to mix thoroughly.
• 5

  (The cooking oil will add a beautiful shine to the completed sweet.)
• 6

  Place melted chocolate near working surface, but keep chocolate warm.
• 7

  One at a time, insert the skewer in the stem end of a strawberry and dip into the chocolate.
• 8

  Lift out and shake any excess chocolate back into the pot.
• 9

  Place the strawberry on the wax paper and continue with the remaining berries.
• 10

  The strawberries should set for about 10 minutes before being served.
• 11

  Chocolate-dipped strawberries can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, during which time the chocolate will harden.
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