Chocolate covered strawberries. This is the simplest version of chocolate covered strawberries I know. Paraffin was originally used instead of shortening. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert by the toothpicks into a piece of styrofoam for easy cooling, or simply place them on a sheet of wax paper.

All you need is fresh berries, melted chocolate and a bit of time to dip them and let them chill. Chocolate dipped strawberries are an elegant decoration for a layer cake, a beautiful addition to a dessert tray or a lovely centerpiece for a special occasion. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. You can have Chocolate covered strawberries using 6 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Chocolate covered strawberries

You need 1 bunch of strawberries.
It's 1 packages of candy melts.
It's 1 of wax paper.
You need of optional.
It's 1 of chopped nuts.
Prepare 1 of mini chocolate chips.

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Chocolate covered strawberries step by step

Rinse strawberries and dry with paper towel, set aside..
Place candy melts in a microwave safe dish and heat until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Will take less than 2 minutes..
Hold on to strawberry top and dip into melted candy melt, place on wax paper..
For nuts or mini chocolate chips, place each in a bowl and after you dip the strawberry sprinkle the nuts or chips over the strawberry (hold over the bowl)..
For lines melt candy melt and put in plastic bag and cut the tip. Make sure the tip is small..
For tuxedo dip in white, let it harden then dip diagonal in black. Dots are done using a toothpick..
No need to refrigerate, candy melts will harden fairly quickly..

Treat your taste buds to a variety of flavors with a box of white chocolate and semisweet chocolate dipped strawberries, or a box of chocolate dipped strawberries paired with other chocolate. Make chocolate covered strawberries perfectly, every time, for any occasion. Follow these step-by-step instructions for how to make chocolate covered strawberries, complete with recipe, illustrations and a video. Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. Chocolate covered strawberries deliver more than just a perfect, chocolatey treat; they're a way to let someone know you're thinking of them!