CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES
Not only is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all, you can (and should) prepare these ahead. The candy gets better as it's stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. -Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract. Knead until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1-in. balls and flatten each into a 2-in. circle. , Wrap one circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Bernadette Candles
[email protected]These chocolate-covered cherries are the perfect treat for a party. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
Natasha Romano
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate-covered cherries, but I liked this recipe. The cherries are tart and the chocolate is rich and creamy.
Silas Meeme Ananga
[email protected]These chocolate-covered cherries are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Solomon Cabala
[email protected]These chocolate-covered cherries are a bit pricey, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they make a great gift.
Raman Kumar
[email protected]I love how these chocolate-covered cherries look. They're so festive and elegant.
Anas Jadoon
[email protected]These chocolate-covered cherries are the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Mustapha Saeed Usman
[email protected]I've made these chocolate-covered cherries several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Zaid Shah
[email protected]These chocolate-covered cherries are a great way to use up leftover cherries.
TAYYAB Javed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate-covered cherries, but I loved this recipe. The cherries are perfectly tart and the chocolate is rich and creamy.
Saimoon Vuiyan
[email protected]These chocolate-covered cherries are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover.
Johana Escalante
[email protected]The chocolate-covered cherries were a bit messy to make, but they were worth it. They're so delicious!
Yaseen Yaseen khan
[email protected]These chocolate-covered cherries are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still delicious.
asif asifhussain
[email protected]I love how easy these chocolate-covered cherries are to make. They're the perfect last-minute treat.
moeez don
[email protected]These are the best chocolate-covered cherries I've ever had. They're so rich and creamy, and the chocolate is perfectly tempered.
Mehar Rizwan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chocolate-covered cherries turned out perfectly. They were a big hit at my party.
Md Sonjoy
[email protected]These chocolate-covered cherries are a delight! They're so easy to make and look so elegant. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.