Easy Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 pound fresh strawberries
02 - 8 ounces dark chocolate chips
03 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional

05 - 1/4 cup crushed nuts

# Instructions:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry strawberries to ensure they are moisture-free.
02 - Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth.
03 - Stir vanilla extract into melted chocolate mixture.
04 - Dip each strawberry in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Optionally roll in crushed nuts.
05 - Place on parchment paper and refrigerate at least 30 minutes until chocolate hardens.

# Notes:

01 - Use room temperature strawberries
02 - Can use different types of chocolate
03 - Bowl must be completely dry