Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Thought I'd give you an extra recipe to go along with Valentine's Day! Enjoy! ********************************
Ingredients Needed:
16 ounces milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves and stems
toothpicks and styrofoam board

1. Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.
2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture.
4. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert the toothpick into styrofoam for the chocolate to cool.

ENJOY!!