Chocolate Covered Cherries
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Chocolate Covered Cherries
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These chocolate covered cherries are great to make ahead and store in the freezer for the perfect Christmas treat recipe. Your holidays won't be complete without these!
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 jars maraschino cherries with stems 8 oz each, drained
- 24 ounces Chocolate Almond Bark
- 2 Tablespoons shortening
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine sugar, butter, milk and almond extract. Mix until combined. Knead into a large ball.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and flatten into a 2 inch circle. Place cherry on top and wrap around cherries and tightly roll in hands.
- Place covered cherries on waxed lined baking sheet with stems pointing up.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Melt the almond bark and shortening in microwave according to package directions.
- Holding on to stem, dip cherries into chocolate, set on waxed paper to harden. Store in a covered container at room temperature. To get the gooey center we recommend them sitting for 2-4 weeks.
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Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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