CHOCOLATE RUM-SOAKED CHERRIES

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I adore chocolate-covered cherries. Who doesn't? But there's something extra special about making them in my own kitchen for my very favorite people! -Catherine M. Schultz, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Place cherries in a bowl; cover with rum. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Drain and pat dry., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; 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 130 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.