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Chocolate Buttercream Cherry Candies

Be a skilled chocolatier in your own kitchen with this Chocolate Buttercream Cherry Candies recipe! Almost too pretty to eat, these chocolate cherries make great gifts or party-pleasing desserts for a special occasion. We love the combination of sweet, bright and fruity Maraschino cherries with a creamy, sweet white creme chip coating for a finishing touch. The texture of nibbling on one of these bite-sized Chocolate Buttercream Cherry Candies is truly unique!

There's something rich and decadent about fruit and chocolate. These Chocolate Cherry Bars are another sweet treat with tons of flavor and texture.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep:
1 Hr. 30 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 48
    maraschino cherries
  • 1/4 cup
    butter
  • 2 cups
    powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup
    HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
  • 1 to 2 Tbsps
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    almond extract
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Tray
Bowl
Mixing Bowl
Refrigerator
Microwave-safe Bowl
Microwave
Wax Paper
Mixer

Directions

White Creme Chip Coating: Place 2 cups (12 oz pkg.) HERSHEY'S Premier White Creme Chips in small microwave-safe bowl; drizzle with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Microwave at medium (50%) 1 minute; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. If necessary, microwave at medium an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. If mixture thickens while coating, microwave at medium for 15 seconds; stir until smooth.

Chocolate Chip Drizzle: Place 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and 1/4 teaspoon shortening (do NOT use butter, margarine, oil or spreads) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium (50%) 30 seconds to 1 minute; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.

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