Chocolate and Nut Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted using a double boiler
  • ¼ cup hazelnut-flavored syrup
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 50 strawberries, hulled
  • 50 bamboo or wooden toothpicks
  • Chopped hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, or almonds (optional)
  • Crushed gingersnap cookies (optional)

Procedure

  1. Combine melted chocolate, syrup, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. If using cookies or nuts, place them in a pie plate.
  3. Add strawberries to chocolate mixture and toss to coat. If using nuts or cookies, roll strawberries in them.
  4. Insert a toothpick into the side of each fruit and refrigerate until coating sets.
  5. Serve chilled.