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Christmas Drunken Cherries Recipe

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  • Author: Harper
  • Total Time: 12 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Description

Celebrate the holidays with Christmas Drunken Cherries, a festive treat featuring maraschino cherries soaked in your choice of vodka, bourbon, or champagne, then dipped in rich white chocolate and coated with vibrant red, white, and green sanding sugar. These boozy, sweet bites are perfect for holiday parties and easy to prepare ahead of time.

Ingredients

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Cherries and Alcohol

  • 1 jar red maraschino cherries (with stems)
  • 1 jar green maraschino cherries (with stems)
  • 2 cups vodka, bourbon, or champagne (your choice)

Chocolate Coating and Decoration

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • Red, white, and green sanding sugar

Instructions

  1. Soak the cherries: Pour your favorite alcohol (vodka, bourbon, or champagne) over the red and green maraschino cherries in a container. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight to allow the cherries to absorb the alcohol.
  2. Drain and dry: Remove the cherries from the alcohol and drain any excess liquid. Gently pat each cherry dry with a paper towel, ensuring they are not wet to allow the chocolate to stick properly.
  3. Melt the chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Dip the cherries: Holding each cherry by the stem, dip about two-thirds of the cherry into the melted white chocolate. Twist slightly while dipping to help the chocolate adhere evenly.
  5. Coat with sanding sugar: Immediately after dipping the cherry in chocolate, dip it into red, white, or green sanding sugar, coating halfway up the chocolate-covered portion for a festive touch.
  6. Chill before serving: Place the decorated cherries on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set firmly before serving.

Notes

  • Use cherries with stems to make dipping easier.
  • You can substitute white chocolate chips with white candy melts for a smoother coating.
  • Alcohol soaking time can be adjusted; longer soaking increases the booziness.
  • Store in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
  • Be gentle when patting the cherries dry to avoid removing the stems.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas cherries, drunken cherries, boozy cherries, holiday dessert, maraschino cherries, white chocolate cherries, festive treat

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