These Halloween chocolate covered strawberries are super easy to make and are the best gift or treat for a Halloween party. Deliciously sweet strawberries dipped in a candy coating, it doesn't get much easier.

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What makes this recipe so yummy

• These Halloween chocolate covered strawberries are super simple to make - no real skill needed and you can get the kids involved easily. They'll love it.
• Having the strawberry in there gives a little better nutrition - even if the chocolate / candy melts are not.
• They make for great unique Halloween gifts. Pop each strawberry into a mini cupcake liner and pick out a giftbox.
• Perfect for Halloween Parties.

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

• Fresh Strawberries
• Colored Candy wafers or Chocolate (with food color)
• Candy Eyes
• Vegetable Shortening
• Food grade marker or gel icing
• Sprinkles (optional)

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

Recipe walkthrough: Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Step 1: Wash and dry the strawberries with paper towels.
• Step 2: Add the white candy wafers to a microwave-safe bowl with a teaspoon of vegetable shortening and microwave on 50% for 30-second increments. Stirring between each.
• Step 3: Once the candy wafers (or chocolate) has melted to the right consistency dip some of the strawberries up to the green then place on a tray lined with wax paper (or a piece of parchment paper) to dry.
• Step 4: Using a spoon drizzle the remaining white to create lines (like a mummy) and add two candy eyes to each while there is still some wet.
• Step 5: To another cup add some orange wafers and melt in the same way as in step 2.
• Step 6: Dip more strawberries into the orange melted wafers and line up on the prepared baking sheet to dry.
• Step 7: Repeat with the green candy wafers.
• Step 8: Once dried decorate the orange strawberries like jack-o-lanterns using the food grade marker or gel icing.
• Step 9: Decorate the green-colored strawberries like Frankenstein.

Hint: If you find the candy wafers are not melting to the consistency you are looking for add some more shortening.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

• Dark Chocolate - instead of the candy colors then sprinkle with Halloween Sprinkles.
• Milk Chocolate - Same as above.
• Coconut Oil - instead of vegetable shortening - although it's not as effective.
• Fresh Berries - you could use any fresh berries for this recipe, the green tops are so cute though.

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Necessary gear: Equipment

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Not much equipment was needed in the making of these chocolate-covered strawberries. A few cups, a tray lined with wax paper and that's pretty much it.

Unless you want to use a double-boiler instead of melting in the microwave.

More Halloween recipes I think you'll love

• Ghost Cupcakes with Marshmallow
• Halloween Cookies with Sprinkles
• Zombie Cupcakes
• Halloween Grilled Cheese
• Halloween Jungle Juice
• Monster Meatloaf For Halloween
• Halloween Cupcakes
• Voodoo Fudge
• Spider Web Brownies
• Breadstick Rattlers
• Mummy Oreos

You could also check out this list of Kid Friendly Halloween Recipes.

How to store leftovers

These spooky strawberries should be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container, for up to 5 days. They can be left out at room temperature for an hour or so, they won't melt. They should be kept in the refrigerator for long term to preserve the strawberries.

Mel's kitchen notes

If you're having trouble getting the white to drizzle for the mummy bandages add the remaining white melted candy to a plastic resealable bag and snip away a little corner (like a piping bag) then squeeze it on that way.

Frequently asked questions: FAQs

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