Description
BOO! These white chocolate covered strawberry ghosts are as spooky as it gets. Not to mention they're a fun alternative to traditional candy.
- 1 Package (16 ounces) Driscoll's Strawberries
- 10 Ounces white chocolate chips
- Candy eyes
- Fine-tipped black icing tube
- Broom fibers or wheat bundles from a craft store
- Black twine
- Decorative twigs from a craft store
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Rinse the strawberries and dry them well with a soft cloth or paper towel.
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Melt chocolate by placing in a double boiler over simmering water. Be careful to keep water from getting into the pan or chocolate may seize. Alternatively, place chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave for 20 seconds and stir with a fork. Repeat microwaving and stiring until chocolate is not-quite melted. Shorten microwave time to 5 seconds and stir. Repeat if necessary until completely melted.
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Hold berries by stem or leaves and dip into melted chocolate. Swirl until coated. Leave about ¼ inch of red showing below leaves. Gently shake off excess chocolate. Place berry on prepared baking sheet to set. Repeat with remaining berries.
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Meanwhile, create decorative broomsticks by cutting twigs into 2 ½ inch lengths and fibers into 3 inch lengths. Gather broom fibers into a small, rough bundle. Loop twine around the bundle, but keep it loose. Slip twig into center of bundle. Adjust the twig and fibers to look like a brookstick. Tighten twine and tie a small knot.
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Once chocolate is set, press broomstick handles down into strawberries through top center of leaves. Pipe a small amount of frosting to the back of candy eyes and attach to berries. Finally, use frosting to add a smile, a spooky mouth, fangs, or other fun ideas you have.
Calories | 95.12 | |
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Total Fat | 5.05 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.90 g | |
Cholesterol | 2.98 mg | |
Sodium | 15.26 mg | |
Total Carbohydrates | 11.59 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 0.34 g | |
Protein | 0.99 g |