Title: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Categories: Dessert Fruit
Yield: 1 Recipe

12	oz	HERSHEY'S Chocolate Chips - (Semi-Sweet)
2	tb	Shortening (do not use butter, margarine or oil*)
		Fresh strawberries w/ stems rinsed and patted dry

1. Cover tray with wax paper. In medium microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1-1/2 minutes or just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred; cool slightly.

2. Holding by top, dip 2/3 of each strawberry into chocolate mixture; shake gently to remove excess. Place on prepared tray.

3. Refrigerate until coating is firm, about 30 minutes. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Coats about 5 dozen small strawberries. (About 1 cup coating)

*Butter and margarine contain water which may prevent chocolate from melting properly and oil may prevent chocolate from forming a coating.

Hershey's is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation. Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.

Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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