Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, milk and extract; mix well.
- Knead into a large ball.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and flatten each into a 2-inch circle.
- Wrap around cherries and lightly roll in hands.
- Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl.
- Holding on to stem, dip cherries into chocolate; set on waxed paper to harden.
- Store in a covered container.
- Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
- Yield: about 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 234.3 Kcal (981 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 73.54 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.17g | 13% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6.12mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1.04mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 3.06mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 42.2g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 39.14g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.28g | 5% | |
| Protein | 0.56g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 3.1mg | 0% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 429.1 Kcal (1797 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 134.68 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.96g | 13% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 11.2mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1.91mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 5.61mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 77.29g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 71.69g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.34g | 5% | |
| Protein | 1.03g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 5.8mg | 0% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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