CHERRY MASH CANDY

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I remember these from a kid. They were sure good and now you can have those same old cherry mashs with this recipe.Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Provided by Zelda Hopkins

Categories     Candies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 oz maraschino cherries, drained and cut
4 Tbsp margarine, don't melt
2 Tbsp cherry juice, reserved from cherries
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 box powdered sugar
1 box dry cherry frosting
6 oz chocolate chips
1/2 c peanuts, salted and without skins, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Combine margarine, cherry juice, cherries and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until creamy and well mixed. Add powdered sugar and dry frosting gradually, mixture will become very stiff. Add another tablespoon cherry juice, if needed. Roll in small balls and place on cookie sheet, Covered with wax paper. Chill.
  • 2. Melt chocolate chips, add peanuts. Dip candy into mixture. Drain on wax paper.

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