Cherry Candy

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Chewy, chocolate-dipped cherry candies with crunchy pecans and coconut offer a delightful combination of sweetness and texture, perfect for parties or gift-giving.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 c. maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1/2 stick melted butter
  • 1/2 c. coconut
  • 1/2 block paraffin
  • 6 oz. chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients well and roll into small balls.
  2. Chill the balls for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Melt chocolate chips with paraffin to make the chocolate mixture.
  4. Lift each chilled ball with a toothpick and dip into the melted chocolate.
  5. Chill until the chocolate is set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

746 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 59.4g 76% DV
Carbs 53.9g 20% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 42.7g 85% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 36.8mg 2% DV
Potassium 359.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 76mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2% DV
Calcium 62mg 5% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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