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Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a really cute way to dress up some strawberries for Halloween. Simply dipped in melted chocolate, or candy melts and a little decorating you have a really cute Halloween treat.
Prep Time :45 minutes mins
Total Time :45 minutes mins
Servings :40
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Published: Sep 14, 2022 · Modified: Oct 5, 2024 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

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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Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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There are a few other characters that could be made easily like these ones were, e.g. dracula, spiders or you could even just dip them in the colored candy then sprinkle with Halloween colored sprinkles.

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  • What makes this recipe so yummy
  • Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
  • Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
  • Recipe variations and substitute ideas
  • Necessary gear: Equipment
  • More Halloween recipes I think you'll love
  • How to store leftovers
  • Mel's kitchen notes
  • Frequently asked questions: FAQs
  • Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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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

Ingredients needed to make Halloween chocolate covered strawberries.
  • 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.

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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.

A plate of halloween themed chocolate covered strawberries.

Frequently asked questions: FAQs

Is it better to make chocolate-covered strawberries the night before?

Yes, definitely. It gives the candy coating enough time to harden properly.

How do you keep chocolate-covered strawberries from getting soggy?

When storing in the refrigerator make sure to line the airtight container with a piece of paper towel.


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Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a really cute way to dress up some strawberries for Halloween. Simply dipped in melted chocolate, or candy melts and a little decorating you have a really cute Halloween treat.
Prep Time45 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Servings: 40
Cuisine: American, Halloween Recipes
Author: Melanie Cagle
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Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Fresh Strawberries
  • 7 Ounces White Candy Melting Wafers
  • 4 Ounces Green Candy Melting Wafers
  • 4 Ounces Orange Candy Melting Wafers
  • 28 Each Candy Eyes
  • 1 Each Black Food Marker
  • 3 teaspoons Vegetable Shortening

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the strawberries.
    2 Pounds Fresh Strawberries
  • Add the white candy melts to a cup and microwave at 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between.
    7 Ounces White Candy Melting Wafers
  • Add 1 teaspoon of shortening and keep stirring until you get a good dippable consistency.
    3 teaspoons Vegetable Shortening
  • Dip some of the strawberries into the white melted candy then set on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  • Continue until you have about 12 strawberries done. Drizzle the remaining white melted candy to make bandage lines, add 2 candy eyes to each strawberry.
    28 Each Candy Eyes
  • Rrepeat the candy melting procedure for the orange candy then dip about 12 strawberries, laying out on the wax paper.
    4 Ounces Orange Candy Melting Wafers
  • Repeat again for the green candy melts.
    4 Ounces Green Candy Melting Wafers
  • Using your black food grade marker (or gel icing) decorate the orange strawberries like jack-o-lanterns and the green strawberries as Frankensteins.
    1 Each Black Food Marker
  • Once finished store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Add more shortening if you need to thin the melted candy more. Add a teaspoon at a time and stir well.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 46mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g

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