Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Pairs perfectly with Zilch Brut Bubbles

Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces milk chocolate chips

• 2 tablespoons shortening

• Toothpicks

• 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves

Directions

1. Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth.

2. Insert toothpicks into tops (stem ends) of strawberries. Hold a strawberry by the toothpick and dip it into the chocolate mixture.

3. Turn the strawberry upside down and insert the toothpick into a Styrofoam block or place strawberry on a sheet of waxed paper; allow chocolate coating to cool. Repeat with remaining strawberries.