Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

1 pint fresh strawberries
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 dash salt
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 packages (12 ounce size) milk chocolate chips

directions

Wash strawberries, remove stems if desired. Drain well; dry on absorbent paper towels.

Combine butter, corn syrup and salt, blending well; stir in powdered sugar. Knead sugar mixture until smooth; chill about 30 minutes.

Shape a small amount of sugar mixture around each strawberry. Place on waxed paper and chill until firm.

Melt chocolate over low heat; dip each berry into chocolate. Place on waxed paper; chill. Store in a cool place.