Brandied Cherry Balls

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   Place cherries in a small bowl. Cover with brandy; refrigerate overnight.

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   In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until crumbly. Drain cherries, reserving 2 teaspoons brandy. Add cherries and reserved brandy to cream cheese mixture.

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   Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place balls on a waxed paper-lined

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   . Cover loosely and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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   In a microwave, melt dark chocolate candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to the

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   For drizzle, melt a small amount of white candy coating in a microwave; stir in food coloring until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Chill until set.

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