Aunt Bea's Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

Name: Aunt Bea's Chocolate Covered Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces maraschino cherries (with stems); 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 12 ounces milk chocolate chips; paraffin wax; ⅓ cup unsalted butter; ⅓ cup white corn syrup; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, plus; 2 -3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1
Drain cherries.
2
Prepare fondant.
3
Add all fondant ingrediants together in a large bowl and mix together.
4
Knead fondant adding powdered sugar just until the fondant no longer sticks to the table or board.
5
Roll fondant into one inch balls, flatten and wrap around cherries, sealing at the stem.
6
Place into refrigerator to chill.
7
Add both bags of chips to top of double boiler with water in bottom half simmering.
8
Add approximately a two inch square of paraffin to chip (as shavings).
9
Let melt, stirring occasionally.
10
When fully liquid dip cherries into chocolate and place on waxed paper to set.
11
Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

2149

kcal

Calories

Fat

381

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces maraschino cherries (with stems), 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 12 ounces milk chocolate chips, paraffin wax, and more.

Yes, Aunt Bea's Chocolate Covered Cherries falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Aunt Bea's Chocolate Covered Cherries

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