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Chocolate Covered Cherries

Deliciously Indulgent Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

This Chocolate Covered Cherries recipe combines creamy sweetness with juicy tart cherries, making a delightful dessert everyone loves.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 cherries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 jars maraschino cherries 8-ounce, drained and dried
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Microwave or double boiler

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Take each maraschino cherry and dip it into the mixture, then place it on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Once all cherries are dipped, refrigerate until the coating is set.
  4. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
  5. Dip the chilled cherries in melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet.
  6. Refrigerate again until the chocolate is firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cherryCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3g

Notes

Customize by using different chocolate types or adding sea salt for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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