Cherry Cordials

These Edible Gifts Cherry Cordials are the perfect homemade treat, combining juicy cherries with decadent chocolate for an unforgettable holiday gift. Simple to prepare, they make a thoughtful and delicious addition to any festive celebration!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Holiday

Keyword cherry cordials recipe, chocolate holiday recipes, chocolate-covered cherries, DIY candy gifts, edible holiday gifts, festive candy recipes, homemade cherry treats

Method Microwave

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings cherries

Calories 130kcal

Author Kelli Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

Fresh cherries pitted and washed
2 Cup(s) of sugar
3 Tablespoon(s) of butter
1 Tablespoon(s) of milk
1 ¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 bag of chocolate chips
1 Hershey bar optional
1 teaspoon plain Crisco shortening optional

Instructions

Begin by removing the pits from about 18 cherries. Wash and set aside to let dry. (the stems can. be left on to help with dipping)
Mix the sugar, butter, milk, and almond extract until it becomes smooth. If it's really sticky, add in a bit of powdered sugar. If you think it's too dry, put in a couple of drops of milk.
Take and punch off a little bit of the dough and then roll it into a small ball. Next, flatten it out and put your thumb in the center.
Grab a cherry and put it inside and then mold the dough around it.
Put the cherries in the freezer for about 15 minutes while you start to melt the chocolate.
Put all the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt for 30 seconds once time. Then melt in 20-second ingredients and stir so it doesn't burn after each time. (If it's sticky you can add 1 teaspoon of Crisco to help. Don't add water!)
Dip the cherries into the chocolate using a spoon.
Take out and place on. waxed paper to let harden. Putting in the fridge can help speed up the process, too.
Store in a container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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