Chocolate-Covered Cherries

Directions

1. 1
   Drain marachino cherries thoroughly, Place on paper toweling.
2. 2
   Combine butter or margarine, corn syrup and salt.
3. 3
   Stir in sifted confectioner's sugar.
4. 4
   Knead sugar mixture until smooth.
5. 5
   Shape 1 teaspoon of the sugar mixture around each cherry.
6. 6
   Place on a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet, chill.
7. 7
   In a small, heavy saucepan, melt chocolate, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   DO NOT ADD ANY LIQUID!
9. 9
   Holding cherries by stems, dip one at a time into chocolate.
10. 10
    Spoon chocolate over cherries to coat.
11. 11
    Chill until chocolate is hardened.
12. 12
    Store candy in a covered container in a cool place.
13. 13
    Let candies ripen a week or two.