Chocolate Covered Cherries

Chocolate Covered Cherries

Course: Candy & Confections

Ingredients

  • 2 to 2 1/2 10-Ounce Jars Maraschino Cherries
  • 3 1/2 Cups (1 Pound) Powdered Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup White Corn Syrup
  • 1/3 Cup Butter Softened
  • 1 12-Ounce Package Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 Bar (2 Ounces) Paraffin

Instructions

  • Drain and chill maraschino cherries (the smaller the cherries, the better).
  • Mix together corn syrup and butter; gradually beat in powdered sugar. Mix and knead until very smooth. Wrap around cherries and roll into balls. Freeze.
  • Melt chocolate chips with paraffin. Dip centers and place in wax paper-lined egg cartons. Set in cool room and age for 1 month.

1970 Recipe – Joyce Schweigert