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Halloween Chocolate-Covered Strawberries (Ghosts)

Halloween chocolate covered strawberries turn fresh berries into white chocolate ghosts with piped semisweet chocolate faces. Dip each berry to create a ghostly tail, then let the coating set before adding the eyes and mouth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Setting time 25 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the ghosts
  • 1 lb strawberries with leafy tops
  • 12 oz white chocolate melting wafers
For the faces
  • 0.33 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 tsp neutral oil such as canola

Equipment

  • 1 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup
  • 1 1-cup microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Dip the ghosts
  1. Line an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Rinse the strawberries and dry them completely with paper towels; let them come to room temperature if chilled.
  3. Melt the white chocolate wafers in a 1-quart microwave-safe measuring cup at 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  4. Dip each strawberry by its leafy top, letting excess coating drip back into the cup, then pull the tip through the coating to make a ghostly tail and set it on the baking sheet.
  5. Let the coating set until firm, about 15 to 20 minutes at cool room temperature.
Pipe the faces
  1. Combine the semisweet chocolate chips and oil in a 1-cup microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 15-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds.
  2. Transfer the chocolate to a small zip-top bag and snip a tiny corner.
  3. Pipe two eyes and a mouth onto each strawberry; let the faces set for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the neatest coating, dry the strawberries completely so the chocolate adheres well. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free white chocolate melting wafers and semisweet chocolate chips.