Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Chocolate Covered Cherries

One of my favorite candies my mom would make at Christmas.  They are a lot of work, but are so much better than the ones you buy.  I haven't made these in so long, next Christmas!!

Chocolate covered Cherries

Ingredients

2 jars of maraschino cherries
1/3 cup soft butter
2 cups marshmallow creme
1/2 tsp almond flavoring
4 cups powdered sugar
2 12-oz pkg chocolate chips, or dipping chocolate
1/2 bar paraffin (optional, my mom used this so the chocolate would get hard)

Directions

Drain cherries well.  Overnight is best!

Mix butter, marshmallow creme, almond, and powdered sugar.  Chill 1 hour or longer.

Break off a little piece and flatten in the palm of your hand.  Place cherry in the center and fold into a ball.  Place on pan covered with waxed paper.  Freeze overnight.

Melt chocolate or dipping chocolate.  Dip cherry balls into the chocolate using two spoons - or a toothpick.  Place on waxed paper to set.  Dot any open spots with chocolate.

Refrigerate.  Takes up to 2 weeks to get juicy!



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