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Peppermint Chocolate-Covered Maraschino Cherries

These festive peppermint chocolate-covered maraschino cherries are a delightful treat for the holidays, combining sweetness with a hint of mint and a crunchy finish.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cherries
  • 10 ounces maraschino cherries with stems Make sure they come with stems for easy handling.
  • 1/4 cup peppermint schnapps Adds a grown-up, nostalgic twist.
For the coating
  • 5 ounces white chocolate melting discs Melt until smooth for coating.
  • 1/4 cup peppermint candies, finely crushed For decorating the chocolate-covered cherries.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove the lid from the jar of maraschino cherries, draining out 1/4 cup of juice but keeping the cherries in the jar.
  2. Add the peppermint schnapps to the jar, replace the lid, and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Once soaked, remove the cherries, pat them dry, and line a tray with parchment paper.
Coating
  1. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  2. Dip each cherry into the melted white chocolate, covering about 3/4 of the cherry.
  3. Dip the bottom of the chocolate-coated cherry into crushed peppermint candies and place it on the tray, keeping the stems pointing up.
  4. Repeat until all cherries are coated.
  5. Refrigerate the tray for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring them to room temperature for about 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Pat cherries dry well after soaking for better chocolate adherence.