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                Vanilla And Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 2/3  cups          vanilla milk flavored chips -- (10 oz pkg)
   2      tablespoons   shortening -- (not butter,
                        -- margarine or oil),
                        -- divided
   1      cup           semi-sweet chocolate chips
   2      pints         fresh strawberries -- rinsed, patted dry
                        -- and chilled

Cover tray with waxed paper.  In medium micro-wave safe bowl, place vanilla
milk chips and 1 TBSP shortening.  Microwave at high (100%) 1 minute; stir
vigorously until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.  If necessary,
microwave at high and additional 30 seconds at a time, just until smooth
when stirred.

Holding by top, dip lower two-thirds of each strawberry into vanilla
mixture; shake gently to remove excess.  Place on prepared tray; refrigerate
until coating is firm, at least 30 minutes.  In clean, microwave safe bowl,
repeat microwave process with chocolate chips; dip loew third of each
berry.  Refrigerate until firm.  Cover and refrigerate leftovers.  Makes about
2 to 3 dozen berries.


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