Description
Delightful chocolate-dipped strawberries that bring family together in a sweet moment of joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries (medium to large)
- 2 cups dark or milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or light vegetable oil (optional)
- 12 pieces Wooden popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks
- 1 sheet Parchment paper or silicone mat
- 1 piece Small sharp knife
- 1 clean bowl for melting chocolate
- 1 plate for drying strawberries
- 1 roll Paper towels
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries gently under cool water and pat them dry with paper towels, ensuring they are completely dry.
- Slice each strawberry in half lengthwise with a small sharp knife.
- In a clean bowl, measure your chocolate chips and add coconut oil if desired. Microwave in short bursts of 30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each strawberry half into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place them on parchment paper.
- Insert a popsicle stick into each half and let them cool until the chocolate hardens.
- Arrange on a platter and enjoy them as a family treat.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberries, chocolate, dessert, family treat, sweet snack