CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES
List of Ingredients
2 1/2 cup Confectioners sugar
1/4 cup Butter or margarine softened
1 tblsp Milk
1/2 tsp Almond extract
16 oz Marichino cherries, with stems; well drained
2 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tblsp Shortening
Recipe
In mixing bowl combine sugar, butter, milk and extract. Mix well. Knead in to large ball. Roll in to 1 inch balls and flatten each in to 2 inch circle. Wrap around cherries and lightly roll in hands. Place with stem up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or over night. Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double-boiler or microwave-safe bowl. Holding on to stem, dip cherries in to chocolate. Set on waxed paper to harden. Store in a covered container.
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