Chocolate-Covered Cherries



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Prep Time:
1 hr

Additional Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins

Servings:
60

Yield:
60 pieces


Ingredients

  • 60maraschino cherries with stems
  • 3tablespoonsbutter, softened
  • 3tablespoonscorn syrup
  • 2cupssifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1poundchocolate confectioners' coating

  • Directions

    Gather all ingredients.

    Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.

    Stir together butter and corn syrup in a medium bowl until smooth.

    Mix in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough.

    Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon dough. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.

    Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat.

    Holding onto the stem, dip each cherry into coating and place on waxed paper-lined sheet trays. Chill in the refrigerator until coating is set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.



    Recipe Tip

    You can chill the dough in the refrigerator to make wrapping the cherries easier.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    68 Calories
    4g Fat
    11g Carbs
    1g Protein

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