CHOCOLATE CHERRY CANDIES
I make these only at Christmastime for family and a few close friends; my family really looks forward to this special treat! -Melody Daugherty, Long Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat peanut butter, butter and confectioners' sugar until crumbly. Stir in walnuts, coconut, cherries and cherry juice. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of filling into balls. Freeze 10 minutes. , In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; place on waxed paper. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Freeze option: Freeze candy in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, serve frozen or thaw in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Palesa Mogapi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my candies turned out really dry.
Caroline Fangel
[email protected]These candies were a little too sweet for my taste.
barakatullah Amiri
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cherry candies, but these were actually really good.
Luke B
[email protected]These candies are a great way to use up leftover cherries.
Frednancy Locklear
[email protected]I love these candies! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Godwin Kazembe
[email protected]These candies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are also a great gift idea.
Angelo Silvestre
[email protected]I was looking for a new chocolate candy recipe and I found this one. I'm so glad I did! These candies are amazing.
Tasha Wright
[email protected]These candies are so delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and cherry. They are also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
Teboho Isaac
[email protected]I made these candies for my family and they were a big hit! They are so rich and creamy, and the cherry flavor really shines through. I will definitely be making them again.
Musa M. Kaba (KMsquare)
[email protected]These chocolate cherry candies were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.