Chocolate Covered Cherries – a delicious recipe with maraschino cherries, butter, light corn syrup, salt, powdered sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Drain the cherries; pat dry on paper towels, and set aside.
2
In mixer bowl beat butter, corn syrup, and salt until well combined.
3
Stir in powdered sugar and knead until smooth (mixture will be very stiff).
4
Shape 1/2 teaspoon of sugar mixture around each cherry (make sure the cherries are dry so the sugar mixture will stick).
5
Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer until cherries are firm.
6
At this point you can place them in a container or freezer bag and return to the freezer for dipping later when it's convenient.
7
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in glass heat-proof bowl, stirring often so the chocolate doesn't burn.
8
Dip each cherry in chocolate and place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
9
A carving fork works great for dipping the cherries.
10
Chill until firm and store in the refrigerator.
454
kcal
Calories
16
g
Fat
77
g
Carbs
2
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries (need 50 cherries), 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons light corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, 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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