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    Chocolate-Covered Cherries


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    List of Ingredients




    Chocolate-Covered Cherries


    2 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
    1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
    1 T. milk
    1/2 t. almond extract
    2 jars (8 oz. each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained*
    2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
    2 T. shortening

    Recipe




    In mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, milk, and extract; mix well.
    Knead into 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 stem 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 onto stem, dip cherries into chocolate; set on waxed paper to harden.
    Store in a covered container.
    Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
    The longer they sit, the juicier the center will be.

    Yield: about 3 dozen.
    *The cheaper brands of cherries tend to make a very dry cherry, so you may not want to drain them much. If you end up with a dry filling, store them on the counter for a week, which seems to help a bit.

 

 

 


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