How to Make Chocolate Covered Cherries II - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like biting into a juicy cherry and tasting its sweet, tart flavor. And when you add a coating of rich, creamy chocolate, you've got a match made in heaven. Chocolate covered cherries are a classic treat that is always a hit, whether you're serving them at a holiday party, gifting them to a loved one, or simply indulging in a decadent snack for yourself. And with this recipe for Chocolate Covered Cherries II, you can easily make them at home, saving yourself a trip to th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup margarine
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 (4 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • In a medium bowl, mix together confectioner's sugar, margarine, milk and almond extract.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture into a large ball. Roll into 1 inch balls. Flatten the balls into 2 inch circles. Leaving the stems sticking out, wrap the cherries in the circles by lightly rolling in hands. Place the wrapped cherries on wax paper and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Holding by the stem, dip the chilled cherries into the chocolate chip mixture. Chill until serving.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 36mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 115mg