These chocolate-covered cherries taste just like what you get in a Brach’s box! They are easy to make and delicious. It is best to let the filled candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
- 60 maraschino cherries with stems
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating
Directions
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.
Tips
You can chill the dough in the refrigerator to make wrapping the cherries easier.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 60 | |
Calories 68 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Cholesterol2mg | 1% |
Sodium5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein1g | |
Calcium6mg | 0% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium55mg | 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.
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