White and Chocolate Covered Strawberries

From HERSHEY’S
Makes 36 strawberries

It’s simple to learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries using a microwave. This recipe is the only time you actually want your kids to double dip. Enjoy the delicious flavors of white crème and milk chocolate dipped strawberries.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups HERSHEY’S Premier White Creme Chips (12 oz pkg.)
2 tablespoons shortening (do NOT use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
4 cups fresh strawberries (2 pt.), rinsed, patted dry and chilled
1 cup HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

DIRECTIONS

1.Cover tray with wax paper.

2.Place white creme chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 30 seconds at a time, just until smooth when stirred.

3.Holding by top, dip 2/3 of each strawberry into the chocolate; shake gently to remove excess. Next, dip the strawberry into the white creme chip mixture; shake gently to remove excess. Place on prepared tray; refrigerate until coating is firm, at least 30 minutes.

4.Repeat microwave procedure with chocolate chips and remaining 1 tablespoon shortening in clean microwave-safe bowl. Dip lower 1/3 of each berry into chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until firm. Cover; refrigerate leftover strawberries.

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