Chocolate Dipped Fruit - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. fresh strawberries, maraschino cherries, canned pineapple chunks or mandarin orange sections or combination
8 oz. chocolate or vanilla flavored confectioners coating

Preparation

Drain fruit on paper towels for several hours.
Melt confectioners coating.
Hold fruit by one end, and dip a portion into melted coating.
Let excess coating drip off fruit.
Place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
Let dry.
If desired, drizzle with additional melted coating.
Serve fruit the same day it is dipped.
Makes about 50 pieces.