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      Title: Chocolate-Covered Cherries
 Categories: Fruits, Chocolate, Candies
      Yield: 36 Servings

  2 1/2 c  Confectioners' sugar
    1/4 c  Butter; softened
      1 tb Milk
    1/2 ts Almond extract
     16 oz Maraschino cherries with
           - stems (2 jars);
           - well drained
      2 c  Semisweet chocolate chips
      2 tb Shortening

  In a small bowl, combine sugar, butter, milk, and extract. Knead
  until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1" balls and flatten each into
  a 2" circle.

  Wrap 1 circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place
  with stems up on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely
  and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

  In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth.
  Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess
  to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered
  container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.

  Recipe by Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon

  Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
  

  Similar to the following recipe from Southern Living:
  
  <gopher://tilde.pink/0/~bencollver/recipes/ascii/
  desserts/candy/recipe258.txt>

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