Chocolate Covered Cheeries

Name: Chocolate Covered Cheeries
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter; 2 cups (475 ml) to 2-1/4 cups (525 ml) 4x sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) milk; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). vanilla; 1/8 tsp (1 ml). almond extract; 3 doz. maraschino cherries, drained (approx.)

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
2 cups (475 ml) to 2-1/4 cups (525 ml) 4x sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) milk
1/2 tsp (2 ml). vanilla
1/8 tsp (1 ml). almond extract
3 doz. maraschino cherries, drained (approx.)

Directions

1

Thoroughly cream butter with sugar and milk.
2

Blend in vanilla and almond extract (If mixture is too sticky, additional sugar may be added).
3

Mold a small amount around a cherry, being careful to completely cover each cherry.
4

Place on waxed paper-covered tray, set aside.
5

Melt your chocolate and drop centers into coating mixture; roll to coat completely and remove with a fork.
6

Drop onto wax paper and make a curl on the top, allow to set at room temp until set.
7

Check bottom and reseal if it needs it and store in a cool dry placefor at least 2 days, but not in the refrigerator.