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Cherry Cordials
Rich, chocolate-covered cherry cordials with a soft, creamy center and juicy cherry inside. This easy homemade candy is perfect for holidays, gifting, or anytime you want a classic sweet made from scratch.
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Servings: 25 Cordials
Calories: 100kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) jar Maraschino Cherries with stems, (about 25 cherries, juice reserved)
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar divided
- 4 tablespoons Salted Butter softened
- 1 (11-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Prepare the Cherries
- Drain the cherries and reserve ¼ cup of the cherry juice.
- Place cherries on paper towels to absorb excess liquid.
- Pat each cherry dry to ensure the coating adheres properly.
Make the Fondant Coating
- In a large bowl, mix 3 cups powdered sugar, softened butter, and ¼ cup reserved cherry juice until combined.
- Add the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. (You may not need the full amount.)
- Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes.
Wrap the Cherries
- Lightly dust hands with powdered sugar.
- Roll portions of fondant into 1½-inch balls.
- Flatten each ball and wrap it completely around a dried cherry.
- Roll again to smooth the surface.
- Place wrapped cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Melt the Chocolate
- Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until fully melted and smooth.
- Avoid overheating to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
Dip the Cherries
- Holding each cherry by the stem, dip it into the melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
- Place dipped cherries onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with all remaining cherries.
- Optional: Drizzle with colored melted candy wafers for decoration.
- Allow chocolate to set completely before storing.
Notes
Substitutions
- Maraschino cherries without stems may be used; dip with a fork, tapping gently to remove excess chocolate.
- Add to holiday cookie trays.
- Serve alongside coffee, hot chocolate, or dessert wines.
- Use as an edible gift packaged in small treat boxes.
- Store cherries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, refrigerate up to 3 weeks; allow to come to room temperature before serving.
- Freeze dipped cherries on a parchment-lined tray until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator to prevent condensation on the chocolate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cherry | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.004g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.