cookie-covered cherries
This recipe was made by Diane Carter for the December 2015 meeting with the Curious Cuisiners. This recipe is a Just a Pinch recipe used by Diane.
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cook time
method
Food Processor
yield
20 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 20 - maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons light rum (optional)
- 2 cups blanched sliced almonds
- 1 cup 60% cocoa bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal (like rice krispies)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract garnish variations (pick as many as you like):1-1/2 cups nonpareils, sprinkles, crushed sliced almonds
- 1 cup cocoa powder
How To Make cookie-covered cherries
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Step 1Remove the stems and place the cherries in a bowl. Toss with the rum (if using) and let sit for 20 minutes or up to overnight; drain.
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Step 2Place the next six ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the mixture comes together, there are no large pieces of almonds, and the texture is fairly smooth. Scoop a scant tablespoon of cookie dough and form into a ball. Flatten the ball in the palm of your hand and place a cherry on the dough. Mold the dough around the cherry, covering it completely and roll into a ball. Roll the ball in garnishes. (Make ahead: store in an airtight container in a single layer in a cool, dry place for up to 3 days. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.)
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Step 3Makes 20 balls.
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Category:
Candies
Category:
Other Desserts
Category:
Other Snacks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
American
Method:
Food Processor
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