Friday, February 13, 2009

Easy Chocolate Covered Cherries

Easy Chocolate Covered Cherries

2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems

1 package (12 ounce) semisweet chocolate chips

Method
Drain cherries; discard juice. Put cherries on paper towels to drain completely.

Put chocolate chips in a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Do not let chocolate get too hot. Remove from heat.

Dip cherries into chocolate; swirl to coat completely. Place on baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate until set.

Makes about 5 dozen.