Cookbook:Chocolate and Nut Covered Strawberries

Ingredients

 * 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted using a double boiler
 * ¼ cup hazelnut-flavored syrup
 * ¼ cup white granulated sugar
 * 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
 * 1 pinch of salt
 * 50 strawberries, hulled
 * 50 bamboo or wooden toothpicks
 * Chopped hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, or almonds (optional)
 * Crushed gingersnap cookies (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) Combine melted chocolate, syrup, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
 * 2) If using cookies or nuts, place them in a pie plate.
 * 3) Add strawberries to chocolate mixture and toss to coat. If using nuts or cookies, roll strawberries in them.
 * 4) Insert a toothpick into the side of each fruit and refrigerate until coating sets.
 * 5) Serve chilled.