Liqueur Soaked Chocolate Maraschino Cherries

1. 1

   Drain the cherries; dry well; place in a container; pour enough liqueur over the cherries to cover them, seal well and place at room temperature overnight.

2. 2

   Drain the cherries, saving the liqueur for another use.

3. 3

   Again dry the cherries well with cheese cloth or a clean cotton cloth. Paper towels will stick. Be careful not to break off the stems.

4. 4

   Place chocolate chips in a heavy saucepan over LOW heat until the chocolate has melted, stirring constantly. DO NOT let the chocolate get too hot.

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Dip cherries into the chocolate; swirl to coat.

7. 7

   Place dipped cherries on wax paper; refrigerate to set.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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