Fondant-Filled Candies

• 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 4-1/2 to 5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 to 4 drops peppermint oil
• 2-1/2 pounds dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided
• 1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries

1. In a large bowl, combine milk and corn syrup. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar (mixture will be stiff). Divide into two portions.
2. For peppermint patties, add the peppermint oil to one portion. Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls into balls and flatten. In a microwave, melt 1 pound of candy coating, stir until smooth. With a slotted spoon, dip peppermint disks in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to harden. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
3. For chocolate-covered cherries, drain cherries, reserving 3 tablespoons of juice; set cherries aside. Combine juice with remaining fondant. Add additional confectioners' sugar if necessary to form a stiff mixture.
4. Roll into 1-in. balls; flatten to 2-in. circles. Wrap each circle around a cherry and carefully shape into a ball. Place on waxed paper-lined
5. . Cover loosely. Melt remaining candy coating; dip cherries in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to harden. Refrigerate in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks for candy to ripen and center to soften.

condensed milk, light corn syrup, sugar, peppermint oil, coating, maraschino cherries

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fondant-filled-candies/ (may not work)