Grand Marnier Chocolate Cherries (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 jar cocktail maraschino cherries with stems in heavy syrup
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Grand Marnier orange liquor
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Milk chocolate, melted
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White chocolate, melted (optional)
# Instructions:
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Pour all cherries and half of the cherry syrup from the jar into a 1-quart sealable glass jar. Add Grand Marnier to submerge all cherries, refilling the cherry syrup. Seal the jar and refrigerate for about 30 days, rotating or gently stirring occasionally.
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Remove cherries from liquid and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Gently pat dry with additional paper towels.
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Line another baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
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Dip each cherry into the melted milk chocolate, covering it completely. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Refrigerate dipped cherries for 2-3 hours until the chocolate hardens.
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Store the finished chocolate cherries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
# Notes:
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Optionally drizzle melted white chocolate over dipped cherries for a decorative touch.