Holiday Treats...what?...EVERYDAY treats!

Although this really is Kara's recipe, I thought I would share it, simply because I am pretty sure that she is still to bitter to even think about these tasty treats! :)

Whenever I get recipes by way of email, I always keep the little side notes that they put in. Sometimes it makes it hard to fit on the recipe card but I don't care, because it always brings on a smile the next time you make them...got to hold on to those good memories!

Kara - are we going to make these this year?


Chocolate Covered Cherries

60 Maraschino cherries with stems
2 cups powdered sugar
3 T butter, softened
3 T light corn syrup
¼ t salt
2 cup (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
2 T shortening

Pat cherries dry with paper towels, set aside. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt; mix well. Knead until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Roll into ½ in balls; flatten each into a 2 in circle. Wrap each circle around a cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place cherries with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely and refrigerate for 1 hour.Melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cherries into chocolate; set on waxed paper. Refrigerate until hardened. Store in covered container. Refrigerate for 1-2 weeks before serving. Keep out of reach of 2 hungry dogs. :)