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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Balls

These chocolate-covered cherry balls combine the sweetness of chocolate with juicy cherries, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 60 cherry balls 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 40 gingersnap cookies
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1–1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1–1/4 cups sliced almonds, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 60 maraschino cherries, stems removed

Instructions

  1. Place the gingersnap cookies, softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of sliced almonds, chopped candied orange peel, and almond extract in a food processor and blend until well combined.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate until firm enough to form into balls, about 30 minutes.
  3. Pat the maraschino cherries dry with paper towels.
  4. Once the cream cheese mixture is firm, use a rounded tablespoon of it to wrap around each cherry, shaping it into a ball.
  5. Place the cherry balls in the freezer for about 20 minutes until they are firm.
  6. Chop the remaining sliced almonds for topping.
  7. Melt the remaining chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
  8. Dip each cherry ball in the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  9. Sprinkle chopped almonds on top of the chocolate-covered balls.
  10. Place the balls on waxed paper and refrigerate until the chocolate coating sets, about 1 hour.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cherry ball
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: chocolate, cherry, dessert, easy recipe, holiday treats