Chocolate Covered Strawberries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

20 to 25 large strawberries
1/2 pkg. chocolate chip morsels
1 1/2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Wash strawberries.
Pat thoroughly dry.
Allow to stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
Leave stems and leaves intact.
Melt chocolate chips with shortening over a double boiler.
Holding strawberries by the stem, dip 3/4 into chocolate coating all around.
Allow to drip and place on a plate covered with wax paper. Place in refrigerator to cool.
May be done 2 to 3 hours in advance.