Cherry Truffles

Submitted by grandma2969

"these are quick and easy...try using different flavored frostings..I used a lemon frosting one time with grated lemon zest..they were terrific..I used Duncan HInes frosting"

 

• Ready In: 37mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 24-30 candies

ingredients

• 16 ounces cherry frosting
• 2 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 10 ounces maraschino cherries
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons Crisco shortening

directions

1. Combine frosting and confectioners' sugar in large bowl.
2. stir with wooden spoon until thoroughly blended.
3. drain and dry cherries.
4. cover each cherry with 1 tsp candy mixture.
5. roll into 1" balls -- set aside.
6. Place chocolate chips and crisco in 2 cup measuring cup.microwave at medium speed.(50% power).for 2 minutes.stir.
7. microwave for 1 minute longer at medium, stir until smooth --
8. Break the middle tongs of a plastic fork, using this fork, dip one candy ball into the chocolate mixture until completely covered.
9. remove to cookie sheet covered with wax paper to cool.
10. repeat with remaining candy balls.
11. allow to stand until chocolate mixture is set.
12. store in refrigerator.

Reviews

[patti o.]

Although these were very sweet they were easy to make. We made some white chocolate and some the way the recipe said. Thank you!