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Chocolate Covered Cherries

Chocolate Covered Cherries

Delight in these Chocolate Covered Cherries — a sweet and creamy treat that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cherries
  • 2 jars maraschino cherries 8-ounce, drained and dried
Chocolate Coating
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • wax paper
  • microwave or double boiler

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Dip each maraschino cherry into the mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Place the coated cherries on a wax paper-lined tray and allow them to set for about 90 minutes.
Chocolate Coating
  1. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
  2. Once melted, dip each set cherry into the chocolate, making sure they are fully covered.
  3. Return the chocolate-covered cherries to the tray and let them set until the chocolate is firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize your Chocolate Covered Cherries with flavored extracts or toppings like sea salt for a twist.

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