Name: Coconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened -; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar -; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut -; 2 cups finely chopped walnuts -; 2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained and patted dry -; 2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips -; 1 tablespoon shortening -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Coconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries

1. 1/2 cup butter, softened -

2. 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar -

3. 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk -

4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

5. 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut -

6. 2 cups finely chopped walnuts -

7. 2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained and patted dry -

8. 2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips -

9. 1 tablespoon shortening -

How to cook deliciously - Coconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries

1. Stage

In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well blended and mixture looks like softened butter. Fold in the coconut and walnuts.

2. Stage

With moist hands, shape 2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

3. Stage

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coated cherries into chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.