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**Cherry Cordials: A Sweet, Irresistible Homemade Treat**
In this article, we’ll take you through how to make **Cherry Cordials** at home, providing a detailed guide to creating these delectable chocolate-covered gems that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
### Why You’ll Love Homemade Cherry Cordials:
– **Indulgent flavor**: The combination of sweet cherry, creamy syrup, and rich chocolate creates a perfect balance of flavors.
– **Customizable**: While traditional cherry cordials use maraschino cherries, you can opt for fresh or frozen cherries for a more natural taste.
– **Perfect gift**: These treats make a wonderful homemade gift for the holidays, birthdays, or special occasions.
– **Fun to make**: Coating the cherries in chocolate and making the syrup filling is a fun, hands-on process that results in a luxurious homemade candy.
#### For the Cordial Filling:
– **1 jar of maraschino cherries** (about 20-25 cherries, drained and patted dry)
– **1 ½ cups powdered sugar**
– **2 tablespoons light corn syrup**
– **2 tablespoons unsalted butter**, softened
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **Pinch of salt**
For the Chocolate Coating:
– **12 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate**, chopped (or use chocolate chips)
– **1 tablespoon coconut oil** or vegetable shortening (to help smooth the chocolate)