Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

• strawberries↗2 pints

  with stems if possible

• semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips)↗1 1⁄2 cups
• corn syrup↗2 tablespoons
• butter↗6 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Wash strawberries and pat dry.

2. 2

   Place on paper towels until they reach room temperature.

3. 3

   Melt chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter in a double boiler, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and dip each strawberry into chocolate, coating 2/3 of strawberry.

5. 5

   Allow excess chocolate to drip off into pan.

6. 6

   Place stem side down on waxed paper covered baking pan or cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Refrigerate until set, about 15-20 minutes.