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Cherry Cordials Holiday Candy Gift

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Drying, Chilling, and Setting Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 36 cordials
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 36 maraschino cherries with stems well-drained and patted dry
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Method
 

  1. Drain cherries thoroughly; dry completely on paper towels at least 30 minutes so chocolate adheres.
  2. Beat butter and corn syrup in a medium bowl until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar, almond extract, and salt to form stiff dough.
  3. Flatten about 1 teaspoon fondant in palm; wrap around a cherry, leaving stem exposed. Roll gently smooth; place on a parchment-lined sheet.
  4. Repeat with remaining cherries; refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm.
  5. Microwave chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  6. Hold cherries by stems; swirl in chocolate to coat completely, let excess drip, and place on parchment.
  7. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to set; store airtight in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Fondant softens and becomes creamy after a few days.