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Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries

May 14, 2015 by rachelle 28 Comments

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I made some chocolate covered strawberries for my mom on Mother’s Day.  I’m a firm believer that homemade gifts are the best.  Don’t get me wrong.  I totally appreciate any gift that I’m given.  It’s just that there’s a lot to be said for the thought that goes into a homemade gift.

 

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Even if it’s something simple.


 

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Like a handful of strawberries and a couple of bags of chocolate.

 

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Even if you step it up and get jumbo ones.

 

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There’s no need to be complicated.  Just melt some chocolate and decorate some strawberries.

 

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It’s ok if you get a little sloppy or heavy handed and some turn out a bit on the ugly side.  It adds character and makes it obvious that you didn’t buy them at a grocery or a high end bakery.  Your mom will still love them.

 

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You totally don’t have to wait for a holiday or a special occasion.  Even though that’s what I did here.

 

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Just do it because you love your mom.  I promise you it will make her day.

 

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This isn’t a recipe post as much as a reminder that sometimes the simplest and uncomplicated things in life are the best.   I’m keeping things short and simple today, but I realized that more people are reading this little website than just my mom and Jennifer, so I have updated my about page.  You can go check it out if you’re looking for more to read.

Cheers and have a great weekend!

 

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Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

  • 12 or so jumbo straberries
  • 1 12 oz bag chocolate chips I used Hershey's Special Dark because my mom loves dark
  • 6 oz white chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Instructions

  1. Rinse and completely dry strawberries. I let them dry overnight. If there is any water or soft bruised spots it will totally jack up your chocolate coating process
  2. Melt shortening and dark or whatever type of chocolate according to package directions
  3. Line a baking sheet with wax paper
  4. Holding strawberries by the stem, dip each in chocolate and set on prepared baking sheet
  5. Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes
  6. Melt 1 tablespoon shortening and white chocolate according to package directions
  7. Using a fork, dip it into the melted white chocolate and sling it back and forth across the chocolate coated strawberries
  8. Chill another 30 minutes minimum

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Comments

  1. Cali @ Cali's Cuisine

    May 15, 2015 at 6:54 am

    I am also a firm believer that handmade gifts are the best. There is more thought and effort put into it. Your chocolate covered strawberries look divine! Nicely done!

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 10:52 am

      Thanks Cali!

      Reply
  2. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    May 15, 2015 at 7:56 am

    Beautiful! I’m certain any Mom would love these strawberries and the thought put into them! They are probably fun to make too!

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Fun and EASY! Thanks, Kathy!

      Reply
  3. Mir

    May 15, 2015 at 9:40 am

    YES. You know, Godiva charges like 4 bucks a pop for these. Yours look better and they’re much more budget friendly!

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Whoa! Maybe I’m in the wrong business?!?!

      Reply
  4. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    May 15, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I couldn’t agree more that homemade gift outshine purchased ones. It’s the time and energy spent that shows how much you really care ♡ I love (white, due to allergy) chocolate covered strawberries and these look great! I love how you decorated them- super pretty! Hope you and your mother had a wonderful Mother’s day.. I’m pretty sure with these in site it had to be a great day 🙂

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 10:55 am

      Chocolate allergy? Bummer! We did have a nice MD. Thanks friend!

      Reply
  5. Mags

    May 15, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Gifts from the heart last forever. My dark chocolate covered strawberries were delicious. Sharing them with Mick was a tough one though. Ha! Now I’m hoping for something just as yummy made with that rolling pin.

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Glad you like them AND that you shared! Not to worry – good things are coming from the rolling pin.

      Reply
  6. Linda @ Veganosity

    May 15, 2015 at 11:59 am

    Your mom is a lucky lady. These look divine!

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks Linda! I’m the lucky one!

      Reply
  7. Heather - Butter & Burlap

    May 15, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Love chocolate covered strawberries! My favorite is when you get a really big one and try to fit it all in your mouth in one bite. Or is that just me? 🙂

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      Haha Heather! I’m fairly certain it’s not just you! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    May 15, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    You can never go wrong with a classic treat like this! Looks delish!

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      Ya gotta love the classics! Thanks Gayle!

      Reply
  9. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

    May 15, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    We kinda reverse it in my house on Mother’s Day! I always make my mom a homemade baked treat and then we go to the mall and get Godiva chocolate covred strawberries in the paper cone after lunch 🙂 These are so pretty!

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      Homemade baked treat and Godiva after lunch sounds great to me! Thanks Medha!

      Reply
  10. Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine

    May 15, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    There’s no better gift than chocolate covered strawberries! Yum!

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      You speak the truth, my friend!

      Reply
  11. Manali @ CookWithManali

    May 15, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    Yes homemade gifts are always the best, especially when chocolate is involved like in these strawberries 😉 drooling! Bet your mom loved these Rachelle, I would love to receive them as gifts!

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    • rachelle

      May 15, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Manali! My mom did love them!

      Reply
  12. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter

    May 16, 2015 at 6:13 am

    Homemade gifts are always my favorite kind! Love chocolate covered strawberries! Such a perfect gift that I’m sure your mom adored 🙂

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    • rachelle

      May 16, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks Kelly!

      Reply
  13. ~ Carmen ~

    May 16, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Handmade gifts rock. It must be something about the time, effort, & thought that went into. These choco-strawberries look so delicious with the stripes. :]

    // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

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    • rachelle

      May 16, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      I think it’s all about the time, effort, and thought too, Carmen. Handmade gifts rock my world! Thanks!

      Reply
  14. Meagan @ The F&B Department

    May 17, 2015 at 11:57 am

    This may be a simple, straightforward recipe, but receiving a gift such as this speaks volumes! These are so pretty and elegant, and I know that whoever receives them would be forever grateful. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • rachelle

      May 18, 2015 at 7:05 am

      Thanks so much Meagan!

      Reply

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