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Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

Published: May 14, 2025 Prep Time: About 30 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: About 30 minutes Serves: 24 cherries Difficulty: Medium Category: Dessert Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 24 maraschino cherries with stems
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain maraschino cherries and pat dry with paper towels
  2. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt
  3. Roll mixture into 24 small balls, about 1/2 teaspoon each
  4. Flatten each ball and wrap around a cherry, sealing completely
  5. Place wrapped cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet
  6. Freeze for 30 minutes until firm
  7. Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler
  8. Dip each cherry into melted chocolate, coating completely
  9. Return to parchment-lined sheet and let set
  10. If desired, melt white chocolate and drizzle over cherries
  11. Refrigerate for 1 hour until chocolate is completely set
  12. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Special Notes

These homemade chocolate covered cherries are a delightful treat that's perfect for special occasions. The key is to ensure the cherries are completely dry before wrapping with the sugar mixture. The coconut oil helps create a smooth, glossy chocolate coating. For the best results, work quickly when dipping to prevent the cherries from warming up too much. These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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