CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
Not only is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all, you can (and should) prepare these ahead. The candy gets better as it's stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. —Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 25 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract. Knead until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1-in. balls and flatten each into a 2-in. circle. , Wrap 1 circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, FatContent 10g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 7mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 28mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
Not only is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all, you can (and should) prepare these ahead. The candy gets better as it's stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. —Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 25 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract. Knead until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1-in. balls and flatten each into a 2-in. circle. , Wrap 1 circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, FatContent 10g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 7mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 28mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.
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