Chocolate Cherry Cordials Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CORDIALS - HOME MADE CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine butter and milk. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until a smooth dough is formed. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
• Shape the dough into 1-in. balls; flatten to 2-in. circles. Wrap each circle around a cherry and gently reshape into a ball. Dip into milk chocolate coating; allow excess to drip off.
• Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CORDIAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Grease a 10 x 15 pan.
• Combine butter, eggs, sugars and extracts in a large bowl and beat at medium until well blended.
• Combine flour, soda and cinnamon and mix into creamed mixture until just blended.
• Stir in pie filling and chocolate chips.
• Spread in pan.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.
• Cut into 2 1/2 x 2 inch bars.

"EYEBALL" CHERRY CORDIALS

Steps:

• Pretreat the silicone molds to create eyeball design: Melt 1/2 cup of the white chocolate over a double boiler. When the chocolate is completely melted, divide into three small containers. Mix each container with one of the oil-based colors so you have one black, one blue and one green. With a paintbrush, first paint the pupil with black into the center of a clean silicone mold. Next, paint the iris using either the blue or green chocolate. Place in the freezer until ready to use.
• To complete the cherry cordials, put the Fondant into a medium saucepan and bring to a thick syrup consistency.
• Strain and dry the Marinated Cherries. With a toothpick, dip the cherries into the fondant and place on a cooling rack to dry completely. Remove the silicone mold pretreated with the colored chocolate from the freezer and reserve. Meanwhile, melt the remaining white chocolate over a double boiler.
• When the chocolate is completely melted, dip the cherries into the chocolate one at a time. Place the cherries in the pretreated silicone mold. Place in the freezer to set up for 5 minutes. Remove the silicone mold from the freezer and turn out onto desired platter. Feel free to garnish with a variety of fingers, ears and brains to make for the perfect Halloween treat!
• In a medium saucepan, add the sugar and milk. Make sure all of the sugar is wet before beginning to cook the sugar. Start to cook the sugar and milk mixture over high heat. When the sugar is melted and it begins to look like syrup, add the butter to the mixture. Stir until the syrup is completely formed and the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil add the cream of tartar; keep stirring constantly. Keep cooking until the mixture thickens and holds a line drawn with a wooden spoon down the bottom of the saucepan. Turn the sugar mixture out onto a marble slab or stainless steel table. With a putty knife and large spatula, quickly spread and gather the mixture until it reaches a light white shade and holds its shape for about 3 seconds. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
• In a small container, combine the cherries and brandy. Allow the cherries to marinate in the fridge for 1 to 3 days.

CHERRY CORDIAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Immerse dried cherries in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set in a small bowl with the cherry liqueur to soak, the longer, the better. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, cream the butter with the brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Sift together the flour, and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture. Gently fold in the cherries, with the liqueur, white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate and macadamia nuts. Batter should be soft and creamy.
• Drop cookie dough by tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheet. Leave 2 to 3 inches of space between cookies. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks.

CHERRY CORDIALS

Steps:

• Place cherries in a small bowl; add brandy. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours., Place chocolate chips in a small heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat until chips begin to melt. Remove from the heat; stir. Return to the heat; cook just until melted. Immediately remove from the heat; stir until smooth., Pat cherries dry. Holding onto the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CORDIAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees in a large bowl beat butter, sugar, eggs and rum extract until light and fluffy.
• Add flour cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Beat well.
• Flatten about 1 tablespoon of dough.
• Place a cherry in the middle of the dough and mold the dough around it.
• Roll in sugar and repeat with remaining dough.
• Place cookies 2 inches apart of an un-greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 8 minutes and let cool on rack.
• For glaze whisk ingredients together and spoon over cookies.

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
• In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.
• Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem, and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.