Take the strawberries by the stalk and, one by one, dip them in the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl. Once dipped, lay the strawberries on the baking paper.
If you're whipping up your favorite chocolate-covered strawberries recipe and don't have shortening in the pantry, don't panic. There are a few substitutes you can use to get the same effect.
Hold steady until set. Tip: Lean the sticks of the chocolate-dipped strawberries against an object to make sure they all set at the same angle. Recipe courtesy of Cake Pops by Helen Attridge and ...