Chocolate Covered Cherries

5 from 1 vote

This no-fail recipe for chocolate covered cherries makes a ton of sweet treats that are easy to make. Made with maraschino cherries, a powdered sugar dough, and rich chocolate coating.

Prep Time25

Rest Time1

Total Time1 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

Servings: cherries

Calories: 109kcal

Ingredients

10 ounces maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry
2 ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted
4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
12 ounces chocolate almond bark, broken into smaller chunks

Instructions

Add the sifted powdered sugar, softened butter, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract to a medium-sized (2-3 quarts) mixing bowl. You can use a large spoon to stir the powdered sugar and butter mixture together. This will start off very dry, but will meld together. OR, you can use your clean dry hands to stir the ingredients together. (I used my hands, it was just a lot easier)
Knead the powdered sugar mixture until it is pliable. (It should have the feel and pliability of play dough)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a 2 teaspoon cookie scoop to scoop out the powdered sugar dough. Roll the powdered sugar dough into a ball. Use your hand to flatten the ball into a circle. Pick up the circle and carefully wrap it around the cherry. You will need to smooth out the powdered sugar dough covered cherry until it is round. Place on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining cherries.
Add the chocolate almond bark to a medium size microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute on full power. Stir very well and continue to heat in 30 second increments until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Holding the covered cherry by the stem, completely dunk the cherry in the melted chocolate. Be sure to allow the excess chocolate to drip off, before placing the chocolate coated cherry on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining cherries. (You may need to reheat the chocolate in the microwave if the chocolate begins to harden)
Once all of the cherries have been dipped in chocolate, you can optionally use the leftover chocolate to drizzle over the coated cherries.

Notes

The best way to prevent the dough from drying out is to work quickly. If your powdered sugar dough gets too dry or starts to crumble, you can try kneading it back together. If necessary, add a few drops more corn syrup to the dough as you knead it.

If your kitchen is really warm, you might find your dough becomes too soft. If that happens, you can place your dough in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up a bit.

Wrapping the dough around the cherries can take a little patience. The easiest way is to make sure the cherries are dry, and to be gentle with the dough.

If your cherry stems break or are missing, you can use a fork to dip the cherries instead.

Tap off any excess chocolate after dipping. This makes the chocolate coating smooth and gives it a more professional look.

If the chocolate begins to harden before you're done dipping your cherries, reheat the bowl in 15-30 second burst in the microwave.

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