Ingredients for Chocolate Cherry Balls
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup drained maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Shredded Coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Paraffin Wax Block
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How to Make Chocolate Cherry Balls
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 2 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 cup drained maraschino cherries (reserve some for garnish, if desired), 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup shredded coconut, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well to combine.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- In a double boiler (or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water), melt 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon paraffin wax, stirring frequently until smooth. (Paraffin wax can be found in the canning section of most grocery stores or at hardware stores).
- Insert a toothpick into each ball.
- Carefully dip each ball into the melted chocolate mixture, rotating to coat completely.
- Place the coated balls back onto the wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Gently remove the toothpick. If a small hole remains, fill with a bit of extra melted chocolate.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or gifting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
699g
Fat
233g
Carbs
65g
