How To Make Simple 3 Ingredient Sprinkle-Dipped Cherries

If you are a fan of maraschino cherries, do I have a treat for you! You only need about 20 minutes and 3 ingredients to make these yummy sprinkle-dipped cherries. You can easily change out the flavor of candy melts that you use and also the type of sprinkles. Wouldn’t Christmas tree sprinkles be cute on milk chocolate-covered cherries? Make up a couple of batches to gift to teachers, co-workers, neighbors, and more!

ingredients for Sprinkle-Dipped Cherries

• 1 jar maraschino cherries
• 1 cup sprinkle candy melts
• 1 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil, optional
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles – you can also use holiday sprinkles!

HOW TO MAKE SPRINKLE-DIPPED CHERRIES

step 1. PREPARE A COOKIE SHEET

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

STEP 2. DRY THE CHERRIES

Discard the syrup from the jar of maraschino cherries and dry the cherries on a paper kitchen towel for 10 minutes.

step 3. MELT THE Candy

Place the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 45 seconds. Stir well and reheat for an additional 25 seconds, as needed.

Depending on the brand of candy melts, you may need to stir in some shortening or coconut oil to loosen up the candy melts.

STEP 4. DIP THE CHERRIES

Holding a cherry by the stem, dip the cherry into the melted candy melts and rotate to achieve your desired candy coating.

STEP 5. ADD THE SPRINKLES

Let any excess candy melts drip off and then dip the wet candy-coated cherry into the sprinkles.

STEP 6. REPEAT THE STEPS

Place the cherry on the lined cookie sheet and repeat with all cherries.

Let the candy melts on the cherries set for 2 hours or overnight before storing or serving.

how to store Sprinkle Dipped Cherries

Store these sprinkle-dipped cherries in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

can you freeze Sprinkle-Dipped Cherries?

No. Unfortunately, you cannot freeze sprinkle-dipped cherries. The cherries will expand when frozen and the layers will crack. They won’t make a pretty presentation at all. Though, they may still taste good!

tips for Sprinkle-Dipped Cherries

• Be sure not to overheat the candy melts. It’s best to start at 30 seconds and stir, then add another 30 seconds.
• Make up a batch the day before so they are nice and chilled. Make a batch for home and to bring to a party.
• Consider using different color sprinkles and shapes for a variety of occasions.

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