Cherry Cordials

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

Cherry Cordials are indulgent confections featuring juicy maraschino cherries encased in a creamy, sweet filling, then dipped in smooth chocolate. Perfect for special occasions or as homemade gifts, they combine rich flavors and textures that appeal to chocolate lovers and those with a sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 80 maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 package milk chocolate chips
  • paraffin

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners sugar until soft and fluffy.
  2. Blend in milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1/2-inch balls around each drained maraschino cherry.
  4. Place the centers on wax paper and refrigerate until ready to dip in chocolate.
  5. Melt milk chocolate chips with paraffin until smooth.
  6. Dip each cherry center into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
  7. Place dipped cherries on wax paper to set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

539 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 56.6g 21% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 48.8g 98% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 83.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 106.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.5mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 119mg 9% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

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

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