Chocolate Covered Cherries
Ingredients:
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry (about 32-36 cherries)
- 2¼ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 12 ounces chocolate almond bark, broken into smaller chunks
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until smooth and creamy to form the cherry filling.
2. Gently fold the drained cherries into the filling mixture, making sure each cherry is well coated.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your hands, shape each cherry and filling combination into a ball, enclosing the cherry completely. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Chill the cherry balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Melt the chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
6. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each cherry ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Chill the chocolate-covered cherries in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set, about 1 hour.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal | Servings: 32 cherries
Tips:
Ensure cherries are thoroughly dried to prevent chocolate from seizing during dipping.
Use almond bark for a smooth melting chocolate that sets quickly and crisply.