Description
Classic chocolate-covered candies filled with cherries, coconut and pecans in a sweet creamy center. A beloved holiday treat.
Ingredients
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
1- Finely chop maraschino cherries and dry thoroughly using paper towels.
2- Combine melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, coconut, condensed milk, dried cherries and pecans.
3- Mix ingredients thoroughly until well combined into a sticky mixture.
4- Refrigerate filling mixture for at least 2 hours until firm enough to handle.
5- Shape chilled mixture into 1-inch balls about walnut size.
6- Place formed balls on lined tray and chill additional 20 minutes.
7- Line baking sheet with parchment paper for dipped candies.
8- Melt candy coating according to package directions until smooth.
9- Dip each chilled ball in melted coating, tapping off excess chocolate.
10- Place dipped candies on lined sheet and allow coating to set completely.