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Old Fashioned Cherry Mash Chocolates

Old Fashioned Cherry Mash Chocolates That Bring Back Sweet Memories

Old Fashioned Cherry Mash Chocolates combine the lusciousness of chocolate with tart cherries and crunchy peanuts, a delightful nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 chocolates
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Filling
  • 1 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries well-drained
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar adjust for consistency
  • 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice only if mixture is too thick
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 12 ounces chocolate almond bark or dark chocolate
  • 1 cup crushed cocktail peanuts or chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter optional

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by lining a mini muffin pan with paper liners and a cookie sheet with wax paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and powdered sugar until clumpy.
  3. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, adjusting consistency with cherry juice if needed.
  4. Dollop the cherry filling onto the cookie sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour.
  5. Melt the chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  6. Mix in crushed cocktail peanuts and peanut butter into the melted chocolate.
  7. Drop a spoonful of melted chocolate into each muffin liner, place a cherry filling, then cover it with more chocolate.
  8. Cool the chocolates at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chocolateCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure maraschino cherries are patted dry to maintain texture. Use powdered sugar to adjust cherry filling's consistency. Customize flavors with vanilla extract if desired.

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