BRANDIED CHERRY BALLS
These special candies look impressive but are actually quite easy to prepare. The brandy really complements the cherries and chocolate.-homebody2, TOH Online Community
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place cherries in a small bowl. Cover with brandy; refrigerate overnight., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until crumbly. Drain cherries, reserving 2 teaspoons brandy. Add cherries and reserved brandy to cream cheese mixture. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place balls on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a microwave, melt dark chocolate candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to the baking sheet., For drizzle, melt a small amount of white candy coating in a microwave; stir in food coloring until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Chill until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Bryan Contreras
[email protected]I thought these cherry balls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them.
Atipioko Peace
[email protected]These cherry balls were easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make them again.
Chimeziri John
[email protected]These were a big hit at my Christmas party. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Joshua Akinsola
[email protected]I love these cherry balls! They are so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
raza abbasi
[email protected]These brandied cherry balls were delicious! They were easy to make and the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter.
Akeem Pratt
[email protected]I made these cherry balls for my family and they were a huge success! The combination of the cherries, nuts, and brandy was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
natalia talo
[email protected]These brandied cherry balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.