Homemade Chocolate-Covered Cherries Recipe

Instructions

1. Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter, corn syrup, and vanilla at medium speed until smooth.
2. Gradually add the salt and 3 cups of the confectioners' sugar. Mix well.
3. When the mixture becomes too stiff to beat, stir with a spatula.
4. Add the remaining confectioners' sugar enough to make a mixture that can be kneaded.
5. Form mixture into a 10-inch roll. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and cover in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
6. Refrigerate the roll until firm.
7. Dust the working area with flour then cut the roll into 1-inch slices.
8. Then, cut each slice into quarters.
9. Flatten each piece in the palm of your hand then place a cherry in the center.
10. Fold up the fondant around the cherry until it is completely covered.
11. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until firm.
12. Melt the dark chocolate on top of a double boiler over hot water. Cool slightly.
13. Dip fondant-covered cherries in the melted milk chocolate.
14. Place on the parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
15. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets then serve!