Chocolate Dipped Cherries

Directions

1. 1
   Drain cherries thoroughly and place on paper toweling.
2. 2
   Mix together butter, syrup and salt.
3. 3
   Blend in sugar.
4. 4
   Knead until smooth.
5. 5
   Chill, if too soft.
6. 6
   Wrap about 1 teaspoon of fondant evenly around each cherry.
7. 7
   Roll in palm of hand to smooth surface.
8. 8
   Place on waxed paper on a baking sheet.
9. 9
   Chill until firm.
10. 10
    Melt chocolate in small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
11. 11
    Holding cherries by stem, dip one at a time in chocolate. Place on waxed paper on baking sheet and chill until firm.
12. 12
    Store in covered container in the fridge.