Title: Chocolate Covered Brandied Cherries
Categories: Candy Misc
Yield: 50 Servings

50		Maraschino cherries; drained
3/4	c	Brandy
3	tb	Butter
3	tb	Corn syrup; white
1/4	ts	Salt
2	c	Confectioners sugar; sifted
1 1/2	lb	Dipping chocolate

1. Pour brandy over drained cherries; let set for 2 days.

2. Combine butter, corn syrup and salt; blend until smooth. Add sifted powdered sugar and mix well. Knead until smooth and shiny; chill for 1/2 hour wrapped in waxed paper.

3. While chilling, drain cherries well on paper towels; pat dry. Reserve brandy marinade for cakes or cooking. Shape a marble-sized piece of fondant around each cherry; place on waxed paper-lined tray. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.

4. Melt chocolate a small amount at a time. Dip cherries and place back on wax paper-lined tray. Place in refrigerator to set. Store in covered container in cool dark place for 10 - 14 days to fully ripen. By Ignacio Perez V. on Auguday,, st 07, 1997

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