Chocolate-Covered Cherries

1. 1

   Drain marachino cherries thoroughly, Place on paper toweling.

2. 2

   Combine butter or margarine, corn syrup and salt.

3. 3

   Stir in sifted confectioner's sugar.

4. 4

   Knead sugar mixture until smooth.

5. 5

   Shape 1 teaspoon of the sugar mixture around each cherry.

6. 6

   Place on a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet, chill.

7. 7

   In a small, heavy saucepan, melt chocolate, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   DO NOT ADD ANY LIQUID!

9. 9

   Holding cherries by stems, dip one at a time into chocolate.

10. 10

    Spoon chocolate over cherries to coat.

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    Chill until chocolate is hardened.

12. 12

    Store candy in a covered container in a cool place.

13. 13

    Let candies ripen a week or two.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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