Coconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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A friend gave me this recipe because she knew how much I like chocolate-covered cherries. Coconut and nuts make this version absolutely divine. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups flaked coconut |
2 cups finely chopped walnuts |
2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained and patted dry |
2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips |
1 tablespoon shortening |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat butter and confectionersâ sugar until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well blended and mixture looks like softened butter. Fold in the coconut and walnuts.
2. With moist hands, shape 2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coated cherries into chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. Yield: about 5 dozen.
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