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Ingredients
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60 maraschino cherries with stems
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
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3 tablespoons corn syrup
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2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
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1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
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Stir together butter and corn syrup in a medium bowl until smooth.
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Mix in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough.
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Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon dough. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
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Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
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Holding onto the stem, dip each cherry into coating and place on waxed paper-lined sheet trays. Chill in the refrigerator until coating is set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.
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Recipe Tip
You can chill the dough in the refrigerator to make wrapping the cherries easier.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
68 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 60 | |
Calories 68 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
Sodium 5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 1g | 1% |
Calcium 6mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 55mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.