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Christmas Cherry Bombs

These festive Cherry Bombs combine sweet maraschino cherries, peppermint schnapps, and a delightful white chocolate coating, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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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 Cherry Bombs
  • 10 ounces maraschino cherries with stems Make sure the cherries have stems for ease of dipping.
  • 1/4 cup peppermint schnapps For soaking the cherries.
  • 5 ounces white chocolate melting discs For the chocolate coating.
  • 1/4 cup peppermint candies, finely crushed For rolling the dipped cherries.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the juice from the maraschino cherries and pour in the peppermint schnapps. Let the cherries soak in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. After soaking, gently pat the cherries dry.
  3. Melt the white chocolate discs in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
Dipping and Coating
  1. Dip each cherry into the melted chocolate, covering about 3/4 of them.
  2. Roll the dipped cherries in the crushed peppermint candies.
  3. Place the cherries on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.

Notes

Ensure cherries are completely dry before dipping to help the chocolate adhere better. Customize the peppermint coating with crushed chocolate or sprinkles for a fun twist.