CHOCOLATE RUM SOAKED CHERRIES

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From Taste of Home Magazine. Men seem to really like these. I used Malibu Rum and Ghirardelli chocolate.

Provided by Jacquie

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, with stems
1/2 cup rum
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Place cherries in a bowl; cover with rum. Refridgerate, covered, overnight. Drain and pat dry. (Save the rum for a mixed drink!).
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening at 50% power in 30 second intervals.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Holding stems, dip cherries in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper.
  • Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.3, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 5, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 44, Protein 0.2

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