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Source: Taste of Home

•1 cup butter, melted
•1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
•3 pounds confectioners' sugar
•54 maraschino cherries (about two 10-ounce jars), patted dry
•1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, melted

Directions
• In a large bowl, combine butter and milk. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until a smooth dough is formed. Divide in half; cover with plastic wrap.
• Shape remaining portion of dough into 1-in. balls; flatten to 2-in. circles. Wrap each circle around a cherry and gently reshape into a ball. Dip into milk chocolate coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 9 dozen.


Nutritional Facts: 1 piece equals 129 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 17 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.