Chocolate-Covered Cherries Recipe

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For these cute candies, maraschino cherries are dressed in a chocolate coating. Kids will have fun helping make the sweets, but they will have to wait a week or two for the filling to set before enjoying the fruits of their labors. -Janice Pehrson, Omaha, Nebraska

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Chocolate-Covered Cherries Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 60 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 60 maraschino cherries with stems
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

  • Pat cherries dry with paper towels; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; mix well. Knead until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Roll into 1/2-in. balls; flatten each into a 2-in. circle. Wrap each circle around a cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place cherries with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding onto the stem, dip each cherry into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Refrigerate until hardened. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate for 1-2 weeks before serving. Yield: 5 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 64 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 18 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Chocolate-Covered Cherries in Taste of Home April/May 2003, p31

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Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by fnstlug

Perfect! It's hard, but make sure to wait that two weeks. The cherries are much more delicious with a creamy center.


Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2012 by Zombiebaby

I didn't read the entire recipe before I began making these and didn't realize they had to sit in the fridge for so long. I made them for my daughter's birthday and served them next day and they were a huge hit. I also used the left over chocolate mixture not the sugar dough to coat strawberries and they turned out wonderfully as well.


Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by CrystalCareyHeckel

made these for Christmas gifts, people loved them. made a double batch. everyone said I missed my calling as a chocolatier. I also make awsome fudge that everyone wants for gifts. they were so pretty. to do the white part I rolled the balls and then flattened in my palm and then spun it slowly while pinching to thin. I didn't make them 2 inches, maybe a little over an inch and then put the cherry on it and molded it up the sides. the warmth of your hands make it easy to do. thanks! this is my brothers favorite candy and these are WAY better than anything in a box. have looked in candy store for years to no avail.


Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by marjie53

This candy was a huge hit! I did add 1/8 tsp. of almond extract to add just a touch of flavor. Had to make 2 batches because the first disappeared the minute I set it out! Can't believe how easy it was to put this favorite together! This will be a special for years to come.


Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by voncroft

if they are sticky-put pwd sugar on your hands or throw in freezer for a few minutes-very good=i make them every yr as part of Christmas presents-


Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by tiggermari2

I've been making these for years and everyone LOVES them.I make over a thousand every year for the holidays.


Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by mom2boys77

I make this every year ..... I typically make 2-3 batches. Getting ready to make some for my father in law's birthday :)


Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2010 by j1mshort

I made these for Christmas to add to a goodies tin for friends and family and everyone thought they had a wonderful taste to them. Will make them again!


Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by jeran22

very good


Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2009 by rcrouch12

I made these for Christmas and was very pleased with the taste. They were very sticky so I need to work on the recipe alittle before I make them again.

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