This Christmas, my Hungry Puppies and I decided to make a couple of no bake treats that we haven't done before. We found this recipe at bhg.com, and decided to give it a whirl. It was simple, fast, and fun, which was perfect for a kitchen project with my girls! They also turned out really well, and are yummy too! The cream cheese cherry filling definitely comes through for a quick and easy Christmas baking project!
Chocolate Dipped Cherry Bites
4 ounces (1/2 of an 8 ounce package) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
80 vanilla wafers
12 ounces chocolate candy coating, chopped (or use chocolate chips)
2 teaspoons shortening
Christmas sprinkles, if desired
In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the chopped cherries and almond extract and stir until well blended. Place about 1 teaspoon (level or slightly less) of the cream cheese mixture on the bottom of half of the vanilla wafers. Gently press the remaining vanilla wafers on top of the filling to create little cookie sandwiches. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
After the cookies have chilled, melt the candy coating and shortening in a double boiler or microwave (heating in 15 second intervals and stirring after each until melted and smooth). Dip each cookie in the candy coating, making sure to coat each cookie completely. Use a fork to lift the cookie out of the candy coating and tap off any excess candy coating. Place the cookie on a piece of waxed paper, and sprinkle with sprinkles, if desired. Let stand until set. Makes 40 cookies.
Enjoy! -Cardamommy
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