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Coconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling YIELD: about 5 dozen.
A friend gave me this recipe because she knew how much I like chocolate-covered cherries. Coconut and nuts make this version absolutely divine.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained and patted dry
  • 2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well blended and mixture looks like softened butter. Fold in the coconut and walnuts.
  • 2. With moist hands, shape 2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
  • 3. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coated cherries into chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 131 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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