Cherry Mash Truffles
A nostalgic homemade twist on the classic Cherry Mash candy bar, featuring a creamy cherry center coated in chocolate-peanut goodness. Perfect for gifting, holiday trays, or treating yourself any day.
Ingredients
Cherry Filling
- 1 cup maraschino cherries drained well and finely chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped maraschino cherries, softened butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Stir until it forms a soft, sticky dough. Chill for 10–15 minutes if needed.
- Roll the cherry mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt semisweet and milk chocolate chips with peanut butter. Stir until smooth, then fold in chopped peanuts.
- Dip each frozen cherry ball into the chocolate coating, tap off excess, and place back on the tray. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. Line layers with parchment to prevent sticking.