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Cherry Mash Candy Recipe

Sweet and nostalgic cherry mash candy recipe.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • ⅔ cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips semi-sweet
  • 1 cup Peanuts chopped

Instructions 

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cherries and vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, melt chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler.
  5. Stir in chopped peanuts into the melted chocolate.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cherry mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Cover each cherry mound with the chocolate-peanut mixture.
  8. Let candies cool and set before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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