Strawberry Penguins
Servings 15 penguins
These festive little strawberry penguins are the perfect healthier snack for holiday parties! If you've been looking for a fun edible Christmas craft to make with your kids, this is the one. Super simple, a classic flavor combination, and pretty darn cute, too!
Ingredients
- 15 fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 30 candy eyeballs
- 1 dried apricot, cut into small triangle wedges
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Give the strawberries a quick rinse under cool water, then let them dry completely. If you want to move things along, gently pat them with a paper towel until no moisture remains.
- In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Insert a skewer into the stem end of a strawberry. Holding the skewer, dip the strawberry on a diagonal into the melted chocolate so the upper portion is nicely covered.
- Tilt the strawberry to the left and then to the right, rolling it gently so each side gets an even coat. Be sure the back is fully covered, but leave a neat triangle of the red berry showing in the front—this will form the penguin’s belly.
- While the chocolate is still soft, press two candy eyes just above the uncovered section. Add a small dried apricot triangle underneath the eyes, but still above the exposed berry, to create the beak. Continue decorating the remaining strawberries the same way.
- Stand the skewers upright to let the chocolate dry. A foam floral block works perfectly since you can poke the skewers right in. The chocolate will set in about 20–30 minutes at room temperature, or a bit faster if you pop them in the fridge.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, they’re ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If your strawberries aren't completely dry, the chocolate will not stick to them. Be sure to let them air-dry or pat them well with a paper towel.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.2mg
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