Chocolate Covered Cherries
Chocolate Covered Cherries are a timeless candy made with maraschino cherries, creamy filling, and a smooth chocolate coating. Sweet, elegant, and perfect for gifting or celebrating any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries with stems drained and patted dry (about 32–36 cherries)
- 2¼ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 4 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 12 ounces chocolate almond bark broken into smaller chunks
Instructions
- Combine powdered sugar, softened butter, corn syrup, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in drained cherries to coat. Shape mixture into balls, enclosing each cherry fully, and place on a parchment-lined sheet. Chill for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate almond bark in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each cherry ball, letting excess drip off, then return to the sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour until the chocolate is firm.