Chocolate-Covered Cherries

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

Step 2
Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.

Step 3
Stir together butter and corn syrup in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 4
Mix in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough.

Step 5
Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon dough. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.

Step 6
Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat.

Step 7
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.