Chocolate covered strawberries are a delicious treat that everyone enjoys. However, purchasing them ready-made in the store can prove very expensive. Here is a simple guide that shows you how to make your own chocolate dipped strawberries with just a few simple ingredients.Gather your materialsChoose large strawberries that are free from bruises and marks. It is better if they are a little under ripe than over ripe. You also need to pick out some chocolate. Semi sweet chocolate morsels work very well, but you can use Milk Chocolate morsels if you prefer. You also need a small amount of shortening, some spoons, a tray, wax paper and possibly some white chocolate for decorations.Dip those berriesCombine one cup of chocolate morsels with one tablespoon of shortening in a double boiler. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted. Then, dip berries that you have wiped clean into the chocolate one at a time. Leave some space between the chocolate and the stem. Lay each berry out on a tray that you have lined with wax paper. Place the filled tray in the fridge when you are done dipping.If you are having trouble getting chocolate far enough up the berry, try transferring your melted chocolate to a narrow mug before dipping. This makes the puddle of chocolate deeper. Cool and decorateChill the dipped berries in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving. You may also melt some white chocolate and drizzle it over the top to make them look fancier, then re-chill them until this is set.Friends and family are sure to love your chocolate-dipped strawberries. Once you get the hang of the process, you can start experimenting with different types of chocolate and decorative patterns. You may even make some worthy of giving as gifts.