Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Description: Make and share this Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 lb fresh strawberry, with leaves

Steps:

1. Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
4. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.