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Christmas Cherry Bombs

Delicious Christmas Cherry Bombs: No-Bake Holiday Treats

These Christmas Cherry Bombs are bite-sized delights combining maraschino cherries, creamy coconut, and chocolate, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bombs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Bombs
  • 12 pieces maraschino cherries drained and dried
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut or use unsweetened
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk can substitute with coconut condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for variation
For the Coating
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet, milk, or dark
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil optional for smooth melting

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • fork
  • Paper towel
  • parchment-lined tray

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Drain the maraschino cherries and lay them on a paper towel. Gently pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
  3. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the coconut mixture, flatten it, place a cherry in the center, and wrap the coconut around it.
  4. Refrigerate the formed cherry bombs for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Dip each chilled cherry bomb into the melted chocolate and place it back on the parchment-lined tray.
  7. Refrigerate the coated cherry bombs for an additional 30-45 minutes until the chocolate is fully hardened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cherries are dried well to prevent chocolate from sliding off. Feel free to experiment with different flavors and chocolate types.

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