Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh strawberries with stems, washed and dried well

• 1 12 oz package chocolate melting wafers, chocolate chips, or almond bark/candy melts

• food coloring, gel or alcohol-based (optional)

• sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Line a sheet pan or tray with parchment paper.

2. Add about 1 cup of chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 20-second intervals, stirring

   between each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.

3. Skewer each strawberry with a wood skewer or toothpick.

4. Holding the strawberry by the skewer, dip the fruit into the chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any

   excess chocolate fall back into the bowl.

5. Set strawberry on the parchment paper and repeat with the rest of the strawberries.

6. Let the strawberries set for about 10-20 minutes before decorating.