Chocolate covered cherries 3

 
                        CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES 3
 
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 Serving Size  : 30   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Candies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      (7 1/4 oz.)   vanilla wafer
                         (finely crushed
      1/2  cup           Powdered sugar
      1/2  cup           Chopped walnuts
      1/4  cup           Boiling water
    2      tablespoons   Butter
    1      tablespoon    Light corn syrup
    2      teaspoons     Instant powdered coffee
   30                    Maraschino cherries with ste
   12      ounces        Chocolate chips
                         Optional:
                         Flaked coconut
                         Sprinkles
                         Chopped nuts
 
 Mix wafer crumbs, powdered sugar and nuts. Combine water, butter, corn syrup
and
 coffee. Add to first mixture. Shape approximately 1/2 Tablespoon mixture around
 each cherry. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
 Melt chocolate in microwave (or in double boiler).
 Holding stem, dip coated cherries in chocolate, covering completely. Place on
 wire rack over wax paper. After 5 minutes, garnish with optional sprinkles if
 desired. Refrigerate until chocolate has hardened.
 Yield: 2 1/2 dozen. Lynn Herrick
 
                    
 
 
 
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