Chocolate Covered Cherries II

Maraschino cherries with stems are rolled in a sweet coating, then dipped in chocolate. These candies are best left 1-2 weeks before eating.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• ¼ cup margarine
• 4 (4 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix together confectioner's sugar, margarine, milk and almond extract.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture into a large ball. Roll into 1 inch balls. Flatten the balls into 2 inch circles. Leaving the stems sticking out, wrap the cherries in the circles by lightly rolling in hands. Place the wrapped cherries on wax paper and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Holding by the stem, dip the chilled cherries into the chocolate chip mixture. Chill until serving.