Christmas Lights Chocolate Covered Strawberries
If you’re looking for a treat that just screams Christmas magic without even turning on the oven, these Christmas lights chocolate covered strawberries are it! Each strawberry gets dipped in silky chocolate (half in milk, half in white for a snowy touch), then drizzled with green “wires” and dotted with tiny red and green M&M “bulbs” to look just like a string of Christmas lights. They’re sweet, shiny, and a total showstopper on any dessert table. Plus, they double as the cutest edible gifts!
(For more holiday treat inspiration, be sure to also check out my Christmas tree cupcakes, Santa hat cupcakes, Santa cookie bars, double chocolate reindeer muffins, reindeer brownie bites, and millionaire shortbread Christmas trees!)
Ingredients
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Fresh strawberries – Choose firm, ripe strawberries with the green tops still on — they make the perfect little “handles” for dipping.
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Milk chocolate melting wafers – For that rich, classic chocolate coating that sets smooth and shiny.
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White chocolate melting wafers – Adds a pretty contrast and looks extra festive against the red strawberries.
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Green chocolate melting wafers – Used for drizzling “wires” to turn your strawberries into edible Christmas lights.
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Mini red and green M&M’s – The “bulbs” that make the design come to life — cute, colorful, and so fun to decorate with.
How To Make Christmas Lights Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Melt the milk and white chocolate in separate microwave-safe bowls in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth and glossy.
- Dip half of the strawberries in white chocolate and the other half in milk chocolate, coating each one evenly up to the stem.
- Set the dipped strawberries on the prepared baking sheet and let them harden at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Melt the green chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl (again, 30-second intervals work best) and stir until smooth. Drizzle it over the strawberries to look like strands of Christmas lights.
- Before the drizzle sets, press mini red and green M&M’s along the green “wires” to look like little glowing bulbs.
- Let the strawberries set for another 10 minutes or so, until the chocolate is completely hardened and ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
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Dry strawberries completely – Any moisture will make it hard for the chocolate to stick, so give them a gentle pat with paper towels before dipping.
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Work in batches – If your kitchen is warm, only dip a few strawberries at a time so the chocolate doesn’t harden before you decorate.
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Use good-quality melting chocolate – Wafers or candy melts will give you that smooth, glossy coating without the need to temper.
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If the drizzle thickens – Just reheat the green chocolate in 10-second bursts until it’s smooth enough to pipe or drizzle again.
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Customize the colors – Try using blue and yellow M&M’s for a different string light look, or add some white chocolate dots for a “twinkle” effect.
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Set time matters – Let them sit at room temperature instead of refrigerating right away; condensation can cause the colors to bleed.
Substitutions & Variations
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Chocolate options – Swap milk chocolate for dark chocolate if you prefer something richer, or go all white chocolate for a snowy, elegant look.
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Candy coating swap – No green melts? Tint white chocolate with a few drops of green gel food coloring to make your own drizzle.
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Different decorations – Use mini Skittles, confetti sprinkles, or edible pearls in place of M&M’s for a colorful twist.
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Holiday theme remix – Try red drizzle and white candies for Valentine’s Day, or pastel colors for Easter.
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Flavor upgrade – Add a drop of peppermint extract to the melted chocolate for a minty Christmas twist.
Serving Ideas
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Holiday dessert platter – Arrange these chocolate-covered strawberries among sugar cookies, fudge, or truffles for a Christmas party tray that looks straight out of a bakery window.
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Gift-worthy treats – Once the chocolate is set, place each strawberry in a mini cupcake liner and box them up for edible gifts. Add a festive ribbon, and you’ve got the cutest homemade present!
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Christmas brunch surprise – Serve alongside cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, or hot cocoa for a playful holiday morning spread.
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Party centerpiece – Line them up in a circle or zigzag pattern on a platter to mimic a string of real Christmas lights.
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Easy dessert board – Pair them with pretzels, marshmallows, and peppermint bark for a simple no-bake dessert board everyone will love.
Christmas Lights Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients
- 12 fresh strawberries
- 1 cup milk chocolate melting wafers
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- ½ cup green chocolate melting wafers
- ¼ cup mini red and green M&Ms
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Melt the milk and white chocolate in separate microwave-safe bowls in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth and glossy.
- Dip half of the strawberries in white chocolate and the other half in milk chocolate, coating each one evenly up to the stem.
- Set the dipped strawberries on the prepared baking sheet and let them harden at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Melt the green chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl (again, 30-second intervals work best) and stir until smooth. Drizzle it over the strawberries to look like strands of Christmas lights.
- Before the drizzle sets, press mini red and green M&M’s along the green “wires” to look like little glowing bulbs.
- Let the strawberries set for another 10 minutes or so, until the chocolate is completely hardened and ready to serve.
These are just so cute, and they’re also super easy to make! If you try them, I’d love to hear about how you got on. You can leave a star rating and a comment below, and you can also tag me on Instagram @slimmingviolet!
