Chocolate Covered Cherries
Ingredients
2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter-softened(no substitues)
1 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 8oz jars maraschino cherries with stems-well drained
2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp shortening(such as crisco)
Directions
Combine the powdered sugar,butter,milk and the almond extract and mix well.
Knead the mixture into a large ball and then break off pieces and form into 1 inch balls.
Flatten each ball into a 2 inch circle.
Wrap each circle around a cherry and roll lightly in the hands.
Place each,with the stem up,on a waxed paper lined baking sheet.
Cover loosley and refrigerate at least 4 hrs or overnight.
Melt the chips and the shortening in the top of a double boiler.
Holding onto the stem of each cherry,dip it in the chocolate and set it back on the waxed paper to harden.
Store in a tightly covered container at least 2 weeks before serving.
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