CHOCOLATE CHERRIES
For these cute candies, maraschino cherries are dressed in a chocolate coating. Kids will have fun helping make the sweets, but they will have to wait a week or two for the filling to set before enjoying the fruits of their labors. -Janice Pehrson, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pat cherries dry with paper towels; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; mix well. Knead until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Roll into 1/2-in. balls; flatten each into a 2-in. circle. Wrap each circle around a cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place cherries with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding onto the stem, dip each cherry into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Refrigerate until hardened. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate for 1-2 weeks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Solone Malone
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Imamul Hassan
[email protected]These were delicious! I used fresh cherries and they were so juicy and flavorful. The chocolate ganache was also amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Shhehroz Khan
[email protected]I've made this recipe many times and it's always a favorite. The cherries and chocolate are a classic combination, and the ganache is the perfect finishing touch.
Randy Wade
[email protected]These were so good! The chocolate and cherries were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making these again.
Maghu Chy
[email protected]I made these for a special occasion and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.
Wikked Lo
[email protected]This was my first time making chocolate cherries and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
MD Hosan
[email protected]These were delicious! I used fresh cherries and they were so juicy and flavorful. The chocolate ganache was also amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Tiger Tiger
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The cherries and chocolate are a classic combination, and the ganache is the perfect finishing touch.
Fernanda Tut
[email protected]These were so easy to make and turned out so well! I used dark chocolate and they were perfect. Will definitely make these again.
Kyle Csiki
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Sad Ert
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious dessert! The cherries and chocolate were a perfect combination, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.