BRANDIED CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES

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Make and share this Brandied Chocolate Covered Cherries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Candy

Time P10DT30m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

50 maraschino cherries, well drained
3/4 cup brandy
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups icing sugar
1 1/2 lbs dark dipping chocolate

Steps:

  • Pour brandy over drained cherries; let set for two days.
  • Combine butter, corn syrup and salt; blend until smooth.
  • Add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
  • Knead until smooth and shiny; wrap in wax paper and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Drain cherries well on paper towels; pat dry.
  • Shape a marble-size piece of fondant around each cherry and place on wax paper-lined tray. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Melt chocolate over hot water, stirring constantly.
  • Dip cherries quickly and place on wax paper-lined tray.
  • Place in refrigerator to set.
  • Store in covered container in a cool, dark place for 10 to 14 days to fully ripen allow the fondant to liquify inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 17.6, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7

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