Ingredients
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2
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3
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3
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1/4
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2
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1
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1
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Directions
Holiday Chocolate Covered Cherries, I make these every year for Christmas goodies and my husband hides them from everybody! They take about two weeks for the centers to get soft This is a Southern Living recipe that’s at least 20 years old When you buy the cherries check the servings in the jar You need 50 cherries, give or take a few , Great recipe!! I tried another recipe first and that was a disaster— but this one worked like a charm! Its time consuming but definitely worth the effort I soaked my cherries in Jim Bean, which changed the taste of the whole candy itself but it was good!, excellent recipe used normal pitted cherries soaked in Jack Daniels for 2 days instead of marachino Thanks for posting this recipe
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Steps
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1
Done
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Drain the Cherries; Pat Dry on Paper Towels, and Set Aside. |
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2
Done
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in Mixer Bowl Beat Butter, Corn Syrup, and Salt Until Well Combined. |
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3
Done
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Stir in Powdered Sugar and Knead Until Smooth (mixture Will Be Very Stiff). |
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4
Done
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Shape 1/2 Teaspoon of Sugar Mixture Around Each Cherry (make Sure the Cherries Are Dry So the Sugar Mixture Will Stick). |
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5
Done
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Place on Waxed Paper-Lined Baking Sheet and Place in the Freezer Until Cherries Are Firm. |
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6
Done
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at This Point You Can Place Them in a Container or Freezer Bag and Return to the Freezer For Dipping Later When It's Convenient. |
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7
Done
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Melt Chocolate Chips and Shortening in Glass Heat-Proof Bowl, Stirring Often So the Chocolate Doesn't Burn. |
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8
Done
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Dip Each Cherry in Chocolate and Place on a Waxed Paper-Lined Baking Sheet. |
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9
Done
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a Carving Fork Works Great For Dipping the Cherries. |
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10
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Chill Until Firm and Store in the Refrigerator. |
