Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained and patted dry
  • 2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Method

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well blended and mixture looks like softened butter. Fold in the coconut and walnuts.
  • With moist hands, shape 2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Place on a waxed paper-lined
  • . Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coated cherries into chocolate. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.