Chocolate Covered Cherries

Name: Chocolate Covered Cherries
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1 c. marshmallow creme; pinch of salt; 1 tsp. almond extract; 4 c. confectioners sugar; 1 (16 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, well drained; 2 c. (12 oz.) chocolate chips; 2 Tbsp. shortening

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. marshmallow creme
pinch of salt
1 tsp. almond extract
4 c. confectioners sugar
1 (16 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, well drained
2 c. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. shortening

Directions

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In a mixing bowl, cream the butter. Add
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marshmallow creme, salt, extract and sugar; mix well. Knead into a large ball; chill for 1 hour. Roll into 1-inch balls and flatten into 2-inch circles. Wrap the circles around the cherries and carefully shape into balls. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight