Thanksgiving Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys

Ingredients:

• 12 fresh strawberries
• 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
• 12 pretzel sticks
• 24 miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Tools:

• Waxed paper: A nonstick surface to set your chocolate covered strawberries dry on. Once set, your treats will peel off with ease—and no mess!
• Mini spatula:  For stirring the melted chocolate.
• Wooden skewers: For easy dipping and a clean coating

Directions:

Step 1: Make the turkey legs

To make the legs of the turkey, you’ll need two basic ingredients: mini marshmallows and pretzel sticks. Start by snapping a pretzel stick in half, then slide a marshmallow onto the top of the pretzel to form the thigh. Repeat this process until you have 24 legs.

Step 2: Attach them to the strawberry

Combine the milk chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on med power until melted, stirring in between so all of the chips melt evenly.

Dip one half of each marshmallow in chocolate, then stick it to either side of the strawberry. Hold for a few seconds until the leg stays in place on its own, then transfer to a waxed paper-lined sheet tray to set completely. (Pro Tip: Cold strawberries work best!)

Step 3: Dip strawberry in chocolate

Once assembled, dip each strawberry turkey into the melted chocolate, turning a few times to ensure its completely coated. Let the excess drip off, then return it to the waxed paper to harden. (Pro Tip: stick a toothpick into the top of the strawberry to keep your hands clean).

Step 4: Dip feet in white chocolate

Combine white chocolate chips and remaining coconut oil and melt in the microwave on med power, until smooth. Once the dipped strawberries are hard to the touch, dip the ends of both turkey legs in the white chocolate and let set. This adds that extra finishing touch to take these turkeys over the top on cuteness!