Name: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds strawberries (get the biggest berries you can find!); 12 ounces chocolate chips or candy melts (can use dark, milk or white chocolate or a combination); 2 teaspoons shortening (ONLY if you're using chocolate chips); assorted toppings such as miniature chocolate chips, sprinkles or nuts (optional); additional chocolate for drizzling (optional)