Fall Chocolate Covered Strawberries
These Fall chocolate covered strawberriesย are a delightful and festive treat that isย perfect for any autumn celebration.
Combining the juiciness of strawberries with the richness of chocolate and colorful sprinkles, this recipe will surely impress your guests, and the best part is they’re super easy to make. Plus, you can get really creative with the decorations to make them even more special!

Fall Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Equipment
- Parchment or wax paper
- Microwave-safe bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb large strawberries
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chip cookies (1 package)
- ยฝ teaspoon shortening
- 3 ounces white candy melts
- fall sprinkles
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Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries. Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Allow them to come to room temperature.
- Melt the white candy melts and chocolate chips. Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to the package directions. In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave on low for 30 seconds, stir and repeat until smooth.
- Dip the strawberries. Holding the strawberry by the green top or with a skewer, dip it into the melted chocolate. You can coat it fully or leave it red at the top ("shoulders"). Immediately after coating, dip half the strawberries into the sprinkles or sprinkle them on top. Dip partially into the white candy melts with the remaining half, then add sprinkles.
- Let the strawberries set. Place the dipped strawberries on parchment paper and let them cool until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
More Tips:
Let the melted chocolate cool a bit before dipping the strawberries to prevent it from sliding off if it’s too hot.
Allow strawberries to come to room temperature before dipping. Cold berries will “sweat” as they warm up.
Prepare your toppings in advance because the chocolate sets quickly. Sprinkle on decorations or dip in sprinkles right after dipping the strawberries in chocolate. Get creative with stripes, different colored sprinkles, or sanding sugar.
If it’s difficult to hold the strawberries by their tops, use a toothpick or skewer to dip them in chocolate.
After dipping the strawberries, place them on parchment paper and let them cool at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating them immediately to prevent condensation from ruining the appearance.

Key Ingredients and Tools
Here are a few important items you’ll need that will help make your recipe a success:

- Microwave-safe bowls. These are essential for melting the chocolate, and candy melts evenly without burning.
- Shortening. This helps to smooth out the melted chocolate, making it easier to dip the strawberries.
- White candy melts. These add a nice contrast to the semi-sweet chocolate and can be found in the baking aisle of most grocery stores.
- Fall sprinkles. These add a festive touch to your strawberries. You can find them in the baking section or in specialty baking stores.
- Parchment or wax paper. This prevents the dipped strawberries from sticking to the surface as they cool and harden.
Having the right items makes sure your recipe turns out great every time.
Here are some alternatives you can use for this recipe:
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: You can use dark or milk chocolate chips instead.
- Shortening: Coconut oil or vegetable oil is a good alternative.
- White candy melts: Use white chocolate chips if you don’t have white candy melts.
- Fall sprinkles: If you don’t have fall sprinkles, you can use colored sugar or crushed nuts for a different texture.
Remember that these substitutions may affect how the recipe turns out, but feel free to try them out and see which ones you like the best.
Creating these Fall Chocolate Covered Strawberries is a blast and an easy way to add a festive vibe to your fall gatherings. Whether you’re whipping them up for a party or just to treat yourself at home, they’re surely impress everyone.


By Katie Shaw
Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.