| 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (can substitute all semi-sweet or all milk chocolate chips according to your own tastes) 1 tbs. shortening (do not use butter, margarine or oil) Fresh Strawberries, rinsed and patted dry (about 2 pts.) |
Cover tray with wax paper. Place chocolate chips and shortening in medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave at high (100%) for 1 minute. Stir. If necessary, microwave additional 30 seconds or until chips are melted and mixture becomes smooth when stirred vigorously. DO NOT over heat.
Holding by the top, dip bottom two-thirds of each strawberry into melted mixture. Shake gently to remove excess. Place on prepared tray.
Cover and refrigerate until coating is firm, about 1 hour.
For best results, use within 24 hours.
