Chocolate Covered Cherries Candy
At least 2 months in advance
1 (16-ounce) jar plus 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino
cherries with stems Brandy, rum or desired flavored liqueur
Drain liquid from cherries and cover cherries with brandy, rum or as desired. Store in
refrigerator for two months or longer. There is no "shelf-life", these last
forever.
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To Make
Chocolate Covered Cherries3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels or preferred chocolate
1 tablespoon shortening
Drain about 50 cherries pat cherries dry on absorbent paper towels
and set aside. Reserve remaining cherries for other uses.
Combine butter, syrup and salt, stirring well. Stir in powdered sugar and knead in bowl
until smooth.
Shape 1/2 teaspoon fondant mixture around each cherry. Place on a waxed paper-lined
baking sheet; chill about 2 hours or until firm.
Melt chocolate and shortening in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Dip each
cherry by the stem into chocolate. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; chill until
firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Makes about 50
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