Chocolate-Covered Cherries

• 60 maraschino cherries with stems
• 2 c. confectioners sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter, softened (no substitutes)
• 3 Tbsp. light corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 c. (12-oz) semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 Tbsp. shortening

1. Pat cherries dry with paper towels; set aside.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; mix well.
3. Knead until smooth.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Roll into 1/2 inch balls; flatten each into a 2 inch circle.
6. Wrap each circle around a cherry and lightly roll in hands.
7. Place cherries with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
8. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 1 hour.
9. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
10. Holding onto the stem, dip each cherry into chocolate; set on waxed paper. Refrigerate until hardened.
11. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 weeks before serving.
12. Yield:
13. 5 dozen.

maraschino cherries, confectioners sugar, butter, light corn syrup, salt, chocolate chips, shortening

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=47749 (may not work)