Cherry Bombs

Cherry bombs are maraschino cherries marinated in rum, then dipped into semisweet chocolate, creating a sweet, boozy treat.

These are an adults-only treat for Valentine’s Day!

You can make your own Marashino Cherries which just happen to be healthier than the store bought cherries. What a surprise!

Cherry Bombs

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Cherry bombs are maraschino cherries marinated in rum, then dipped into semisweet chocolate, creating a sweet, boozy treat.

• Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
• Yield: 40 cherry bombs
• Category: Candy
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries with stems
4 ounces high quality light rum
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse cherries. Pour the rum into an airtight container, add the cherries and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Remove cherries from rum, place on paper towels, drain and pat dry.
3. Slowly melt chocolate chips over low heat.
4. Holding a cherry by the stem, dip bottom half of cherry in chocolate.
5. Place on wax paper to cool and set.