Amaretto Cherries

Warning: these are addictive and super easy to make!  I don't have any pix, though, so I'll have to add that later.  Made these back in holidays time with mom.  Unlike the original recipe, we did not leave soaking for 24 hrs...only went for about 6 or 8 hours, I think. Used candi-quik to do bottoms...will not do that again--started scorching in microwave despite following directions!  Still salvaged most of it and did taste good, but will use Ghirardelli melts instead next time.  10+ mmmm.  Also, the cherries we used were smaller sized, so it was more than 24 yield.

Link to original recipe: https://www.crazyforcrust.com/drunken-cherries/

Ingredients:

10 oz. jar maraschino cherries
5 oz. amaretto
5 oz. white candy melts/coating chocolate
2 T. sprinkles (we used rainbow non pareils)

Instructions:

1. Drain the liquid off from the cherries (can be saved for use in cocktails), leaving cherries behind in the jar.

2. Add the amaretto to the jar. Close the jar back up and leave set for at least 6 hours (as mentioned above, original recipe says 24 hrs.  The longer you go, the stronger they will be.)

3. Drain alcohol off from the jar and lay cherries out on paper towels to dry for a bit (you can pat them gently).

4. Line a baking sheet or plate with wax paper or parchment.  Use a double boiler to melt the white chocolate coating and dip cherries in it to coat.  Place on the prepared baking sheet/plate area.

5. Sprinkle immediately with the sprinkles if using.  Let dry/harden and enjoy!  Store cherries covered lightly in fridge.