How To Make Fannie May Chocolate-Covered Cherries Recipe
A decadent dessert consisting of cherries wrapped in fondant and coated in chocolate.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 16 Maraschino cherries with stems
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp shortening
Instructions
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Drain cherries and pat dry with paper towels.
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In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, and almond extract to form a smooth paste.
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Roll about 1 tsp of paste around each cherry to cover completely and place on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet.
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Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm.
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In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening together until smooth.
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Dip chilled cherries in melted chocolate to coat, allowing excess to drip off.
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Place on wax paper and let stand until set.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 477kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 14g
- Cholesterol : 5mg
- Sodium : 12mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 58g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 51g
- Protein : 3g
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