Hazelnut Chocolate Glazed Strawberries

Ingredients

• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted on a double boiler
• 1/4 cup hazelnut-flavored syrup
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbs pure vanilla extract
• 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 chocolate, syrup, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. If using cookies or nuts, place them in a pie plate. Add strawberries to chocolate mixture and toss to coat. If using nuts or cookies, roll strawberries in them. Insert a toothpick into the side of each fruit and refrigerate until coating sets. Serve chilled.