CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES
Not only is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all, you can (and should) prepare these ahead. The candy gets better as it's stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. -Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract. Knead until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1-in. balls and flatten each into a 2-in. circle. , Wrap one circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES
Make and share this Chocolate Covered Cherries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gigi6287
Categories Candy
Time 50m
Yield 60 candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain cherries well; let stand on paper toweling.
- Make fondant: Combine butter or margarine, corn syrup and salt; stir in powdered sugar.
- Knead until smooth.
- Chill if too soft.
- Shape a teaspoon of the fondant around each cherry.
- Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet; chill.
- In small heavy saucepan or deep bowl over pan of hot water, melt chocolate coating, stirring constantly.
- Holding onto stems, dip fondant-covered cherries, one at a time, into melted chocolate.
- Spoon mixture over cherries to coat.
- Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
- Place in refrigerator to harden.
- Store in covered container in cool place.
- Let ripen a week or two and fondant will begin to liquefy.
- Makes 60 chocolate-covered cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 16.8, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 1.5
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.
CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY COOKIES
I got this out of BH&G magazine. I love chocolate covered cherries and this recipe is to die for. Enjoy!!
Provided by ChefRaylene
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In mixing bowl combine flour and cocoa, set aside.
- In large bowl, beat butter until softened, add sugar and next 3 ingredients, beat until well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture.
- Shape dough into 1" balls; place on ungreased pan. Press down center of each cookie and place a cherry in center of each.
- In small saucepan combine chocolate and milk, heat until chocolate is melted.
- Stir in 4 tsp cherry juice.
- Spoon 1 tsp chocolate mixture over each cherry.
- Bake at 350 for 10 minutes until done. Remove to wire rack; cool and serve.
- If frosting is too thick it may be thinned with additional cherry juice.
CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES
Easy, delicious cherries. Just like you buy in the box! It's best to let the candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.
Provided by Meredith
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
- In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.
- Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem, and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
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