Venango County Recipe of the Day: Chocolate-Covered Cherries

| February 11, 2023

Venango County Recipe of the Day: Chocolate-Covered Cherries – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.

The most festive treat for you know what!

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 jars (8 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

-In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract. Knead until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1-in. balls and flatten each into a 2-in. circle.

-Wrap 1 circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

-In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.

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Venango County Recipe of the Day is sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.

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