Chocolate Covered Cherries |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Minutes |
Ready In: 24 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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You can prepare these ahead. The candy just gets better as it is stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened |
1 tablespoon milk |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
2 (8 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, with stems well drained |
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 ounces) |
2 tablespoons shortening |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, milk and extract; mix well.
2. Knead into a large ball.
3. Roll into 1-inch balls and flatten each into a 2-inch circle.
4. Wrap around cherries and lightly roll in hands.
5. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
6. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
7. Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl.
8. Holding on to stem, dip cherries into chocolate; set on waxed paper to harden.
9. Store in a covered container.
10. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
11. Yield: about 3 dozen.
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