INGREDIENTS

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES
3 3/4 c. powdered sugar
4 tbsp. cream
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. coconut

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix above,
2. then add 1 teaspoon maple flavoring,
3. cover cherries with mixture.
4. Put cherries in refrigerator to cool.

You can also use the following:

TOPPING:

2 sqs. semi-sweet chocolate
2 tbsp. butter
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
2 inch sq. Paraffin wax

1. Melt together
2. dip cherries in this mixture.
3. Cool.

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INGREDIENTS

1 lb package powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened

pinch salt
3 T boiling water OR 4 T fruit juice
1 tsp flavor extract (vanilla, almond, cherry, maple, lemon, etc)
food coloring as desired

DIRECTIONS

1. Dump out the powdered sugar into a pile on a cutting board or work surface.

2. Put the soft butter and salt in the center of the mound.

3. Knead by hand. Add the water a little at a time.

4. Add the flavoring and color.

5. Continue kneading until the fondant does not stick to your hands.

6. Roll the fondant into a ball and pinch off small amounts as desired for candy centers.

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