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Christmas Cherry Bombs

Festive chocolate-coated cherry truffles with a creamy filling and juicy center.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 bombs
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 maraschino cherries drained and dried
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 oz chocolate chips melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
  3. Wrap filling around cherries and roll into balls.
  4. Chill 30 minutes.
  5. Dip in melted chocolate and decorate.

Notes

Dry cherries thoroughly for best results.