Chocolate-covered Cherries
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 c Confectioners sugar
- 1/4 c Butter or margarine softened
- 1 tb Milk
- 1/2 ts Almond extract
- 16 oz Marichino cherries
- With stems well drained
- 2 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tb Shortening
Instructions:
In mixing bowl combine sugar, butter, milk and extract. Mix well.
Knead in to large ball. Roll in to 1 inch balls and flatten each in to 2
inch circle. Wrap around cherries and lightly roll in hands. Place with
stem up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely and
refrigerate 4 hours or over night. Melt the chocolate chips and
shortening in a double-boiler or microwave-safe bowl. Holding on to
stem, dip cherries in to chocolate. Set on waxed paper to harden.
Store in a covered container.
