Description
Indulge in these Chocolate Covered Cherries, where sweet, juicy cherries are enveloped in rich, velvety chocolate for the perfect blend of flavors. Ideal for gifting, special occasions, or as a decadent snack.
Ingredients
For the powdered sugar mixture:
- 2¼ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry
- 12 ounces chocolate almond bark, broken into chunks
Instructions
- Making the powdered sugar mixture: Combine powdered sugar, softened butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a bowl. Mix until it forms a pliable dough.
- Preparing the cherries: Wrap the powdered sugar dough around each cherry, forming a smooth ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coating the cherries: Melt the chocolate almond bark and dip each cherry into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on the baking sheet to set.
- Optional: Drizzle any leftover chocolate over the cherries. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- If the chocolate hardens while dipping, reheat it in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Ensure the cherries are well-drained and patted dry to prevent excess moisture in the powdered sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry
- Calories: 111 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 27mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
