CHOCOLATE-COVERED BOURBON CHERRIES

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This is a Kentucky twist to the Christmas favorite. Yeah, we got Bourbon balls and I love 'em, but I bet if you give these this holiday season, your gonna hear RAVE reviews!

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Candy

Time P4DT1h

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 dozen maraschino cherries, drained
3/4 cup Bourbon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons white corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 lbs dipping chocolate

Steps:

  • Pour bourbon over drained cherries. Cover, refrigerate and allow to set for 2 days.
  • Combine butter, corn syrup and salt. Blend until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Knead until smooth and shiny. Chill for 30 minutes wrapped in waxed paper.
  • While chilling, drain cherries well on paper towels. Pat dry. Reserve bourbon marinade for a cake or other dish (will keep if it is covered and refrigerated).
  • Shape a marble-sized piece of fondant around each cherry. Place on waxed paper and chill at least 2 hours until firm.
  • Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Dip cherries in chocolate and set back on waxed papers. Allow trays to cool in refrigerator. Store in airtight containers.
  • Candy will ripen well in about 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 160.8, Carbohydrate 97.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 86.4, Protein 0.2

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