Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

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Brief

Prep 1hr

Total: 1hr

Servings: 60

Yield: 60 pieces

Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

Ingredients

60 maraschino cherries with stems

3 tablespoons butter

softened

3 tablespoons corn syrup

2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating

Cheese Straws

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Directions

Step 1

Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.

Step 3

Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:60

Calories: 68.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.6g 1%

Carbohydrates: 10.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 3.6g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 1.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 20.8IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Folate: 1mcg

Calcium: 5.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 8mg 3%

Potassium: 55.3mg 2%

Sodium: 5.1mg

Calories From Fat: 32.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.