Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, melted.
- 1 pound powdered sugar.
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
- 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut.
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk.
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and chopped.
- 3 cups finely chopped pecans.
- 16 ounces candy coating.
Instructions
- Finely chop maraschino cherries and dry thoroughly using paper towels.
- Combine melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, coconut, condensed milk, dried cherries and pecans.
- Mix ingredients thoroughly until well combined into a sticky mixture.
- Refrigerate filling mixture for at least 2 hours until firm enough to handle.
- Shape chilled mixture into 1-inch balls about walnut size.
- Place formed balls on lined tray and chill additional 20 minutes.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper for dipped candies.
- Melt candy coating according to package directions until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball in melted coating, tapping off excess chocolate.
- Place dipped candies on lined sheet and allow coating to set completely.
Notes
Perfect holiday gift.
Great for cookie trays.
Can be frozen.
Traditional recipe.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 1 g