CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES
You can prepare these ahead. The candy just gets better as it is stored, with the centers becoming even juicier.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Candy
Time 24m
Yield 36 cherries
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, milk and extract; mix well.
- Knead into a large ball.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and flatten each into a 2-inch circle.
- Wrap around cherries and lightly roll in hands.
- Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
- Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl.
- Holding on to stem, dip cherries into chocolate; set on waxed paper to harden.
- Store in a covered container.
- Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
- Yield: about 3 dozen.
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