Chocolate Dipped Cherries (Beautiful and Easy to Make!)

I am not a big fan of maraschino cherries, yet, I love these. They are very easy to make and look beautiful. Everyone who tried, loved them. (Find maraschino cherries with stems in the liquor area of supermarkets.)

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 2 1/2 dozens

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, with stems
• 2  ounces  semisweet baking chocolate
• 2  ounces  chocolate-flavored candy coating

Directions

1. Drain cherries and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Melt chocolate and candy coating over (VERY) low heat. (Be patient) Dip three-fourths of each cherry into melted chocolate. Place on sheet lined with waxed paper. Chill until chocolate hardens.
3. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.