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Tuxedoed Strawberries

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"Chocolate strawberries are delicious, and dressed for any occasion with this two-toned decoration recipe." — Crisco Baking Sticks®

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Original recipe makes 24 strawberries Change Servings

24 strawberries
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening or Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

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Directions

Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. Wipe strawberries clean. Dry with paper towels.
Place semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium (50% power), or defrost setting, 45 seconds. Stir. Repeat until chocolate is soft and shortening is melted. Stir until mixture is smooth. Repeat process with white chocolate and remaining 1 tablespoon shortening.
Hold 1 strawberry by its green top; dip 3/4 of berry into melted white chocolate. Let excess drip off. Repeat with remaining berries. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Dip each white chocolate-dipped berry at an angle into melted semi-sweet chocolate, creating one side of the lapel. Repeat at an angle on the other side of the berry. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Place a small amount of melted semi-sweet chocolate into a small resealable plastic bag. Cut small tip off one corner. Pipe on buttons and a bowtie. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate coating is firm.

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PREP 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

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Tip: Can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead but are best eaten the same day. Keep refrigerated.

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Mar 11, 2012

My husband's co-worker made these for our wedding reception, and they were absolutely AMAZING! They were the hit of the event, and I don't think there was a single one left at the end of the night.

—KatzMama

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Nutrition

Calories
257 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
28.7 g
9%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
16.3 g
25%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
2.7 g
5%

Sodium
26 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tuxedoed Strawberries

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 257
Calories from Fat: 147

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.3g 25 %
Saturated Fat 9g 45 %
Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
Sodium 26mg 1 %
** Potassium 132mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 28.7g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 2.7g 5 %
Sugars 25.9g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 35 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 6 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.