Description
A delightful and sweet treat made with cherries and chocolate, perfect for candy lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained maraschino cherries and peanut butter until well mixed.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until warm, then add the milk chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Dip each cherry ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the chocolate-covered cherry balls to the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
- Enjoy your homemade cherry mash candy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a twist, try adding crushed nuts to the cherry mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Homemade Cherry Mash Candy