Boozy Christmas Cherry Bombs

Name: Boozy Christmas Cherry Bombs
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 12 h 25 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 1 jar (10 oz) red maraschino cherries with stems; 1/2 cup vanilla-flavored vodka; 2 squares (about 3 oz) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped (from 20-oz package); 1 tablespoon each green crystallized sugar and holiday nonpareils

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Kitchen Tested

Prep 25 min
Total 12 hr 25 min
Servings 20

These vodka-soaked cherries are sure to be a hit at any adult holiday party. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated September 20, 2016

Ingredients

jar (10 oz) red maraschino cherries with stems

1/2

cup vanilla-flavored vodka

squares (about 3 oz) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped (from 20-oz package)

tablespoon each green crystallized sugar and holiday nonpareils

Steps

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1

Drain cherries; discard cherry juice. Return cherries to jar. Pour vodka over cherries in jar; replace cover. Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours.
2

Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Drain cherries; discard or use vodka in your favorite cocktail. Pat cherries dry with paper towels.
3

In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring until melted and smooth. Dip bottom half of each cherry into candy coating, then into green sugar. Place on cookie sheet. Let stand about 10 minutes or until coating is firm. Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 2 days.