Ingredients
- 1 jar (13.5 ounces) stem-on maraschino cherries, drained and well dried
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry syrup
- 2 cups powdered sugar, plus more if needed
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 12 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Drain maraschino cherries and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Let them air-dry further while preparing the fondant.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, cherry syrup, and almond extract until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until a soft, dough-like fondant forms. Add more sugar if the fondant is too sticky.
- Pinch off a small amount of fondant, flatten it, and wrap it around each cherry, leaving the stem exposed.
- Place the wrapped cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 45 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth using a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each chilled fondant-wrapped cherry into the melted chocolate. Let the excess drip off and place back on the parchment.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing in the fridge.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are completely dry to prevent syrup leakage.
- Use semisweet or dark chocolate for a balanced flavor.
- Chilling helps the fondant firm up for easier dipping.
- Drizzle with white or contrasting chocolate for decoration.
- Let sit at room temperature a few minutes before serving for a softer fondant texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
