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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Diamonds Recipe

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Diamonds Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (6 oz) jar maraschino cherries
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 (11 1/2 oz) bag milk chocolate chips
12 candied red cherries , cut into fourths

Directions:

Heat oven to 325. Drain maraschino cherries, reserving liquid. Finely chop maraschino cherries.
In large bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, cherry liquid and almond extract with mixer on low speed until well mixed. Beat in flour and salt until well mixed. Stir in maraschino cherries. On bottom of ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan, spread dough.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand about 5 minutes or until chocolate is softened. Spread chocolate evenly over bars with spatula. Cool in pan on wire rack 30 minutes. For diamond shapes, cut bars diagonally into 8 rows by 6 rows. Garnish with candied cherries.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	150.04 Kcal (628 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.57g	13%
Cholesterol	10.2mg	3%
Sodium	272.1mg	11%
Potassium	172.29mg	4%
Total Carbs	16.97g	6%
Sugars	5.69g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	4%
Protein	1.72g	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	29.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	477.56 Kcal (1999 kJ)
Calories from fat	245.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.28g	13%
Cholesterol	32.46mg	3%
Sodium	866.05mg	11%
Potassium	548.36mg	4%
Total Carbs	54.01g	6%
Sugars	18.11g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	4%
Protein	5.47g	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	2%
Iron	1.6mg	3%
Calcium	94.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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