Just four ingredients are all you need to make these Kid Made Chocolate Covered Strawberries. This simple dessert is perfect for cooking with kids and works for celebrations like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.
This post about Kid Made Chocolate Covered Strawberries was sponsored by Bounty; all opinions are my own.
⭐ Why This Recipe Works
- A decadent snack or dessert that’s kid-friendly
- Great for holidays and celebrations
- Only four ingredients
🥣 Ingredient Notes
- Whole strawberries – bring to room temperature and dry thoroughly
- Milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips – these are melted for dipping
- Sprinkles – choose colors to match your theme
- Colored candy melts – for drizzling or decorating
📋 Step-by-Step Instructions
STEP 1: Rinse strawberries and dry them completely with paper towels. Make sure they are fully dry so the chocolate adheres properly.
STEP 2: Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Start with one minute, then stir. If needed, continue microwaving in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
STEP 3: If children are helping, ensure the bowl and chocolate have cooled to a safe temperature. Hold each strawberry by the green stem and dip into the melted chocolate. Cover as much of the berry as you like and shake off excess chocolate back into the bowl.
STEP 4: Personalize the strawberries. To add sprinkles, dip the freshly coated berry into a small bowl of sprinkles immediately after dipping in chocolate.
STEP 5: Set the dipped strawberries on parchment or wax paper so the chocolate can harden.
STEP 6: For added decoration, melt candy melts according to package directions. Pour the melted candy into a small zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner, and drizzle or create designs over the cooled chocolate.
STEP 7: Allow the decorated strawberries to set for 15–30 minutes until firm.
These chocolate covered strawberries are versatile and make a lovely treat for many occasions. You can also use white chocolate or dark chocolate depending on your preference.
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📖 Recipe
Kid Made Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
- 25 whole strawberries, room temperature
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
- 5 oz colored candy melts
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and dry completely with paper towels.
- Microwave chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for one minute, then stir. If needed, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.
- Hold a strawberry by the green tip and dip into melted chocolate. Shake off excess chocolate.
- For sprinkles, dip the freshly coated berry into sprinkles immediately after dipping.
- Place dipped strawberries on parchment or wax paper to harden.
- For designs, melt candy melts per package directions, transfer to a small bag, snip a corner, and drizzle over the berries. Let set 15–30 minutes.
Notes
- Start with clean, juicy strawberries for best results.
- Use room-temperature strawberries so the chocolate adheres evenly.
- Nutritional values are approximate and may vary.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
Tip 1: Choose clean, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
Tip 2: Use room-temperature berries so the chocolate doesn’t seize and coats evenly.
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQs
Chopped nuts like almonds or pecans, shredded coconut, or crushed cookies are great alternatives to sprinkles.
Store at room temperature for up to a day. For longer storage, place them uncovered in the refrigerator for up to a day, but note that condensation can affect texture.
No. You can safely melt chocolate in the microwave using the short bursts and stirring method described above.
Yes. Dark chocolate pairs wonderfully with strawberries for a richer flavor.
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