You may remember this candy under different names – Bing, Big Cherry and Cherry Bash. Make up a batch for yourself today and put some in the freezer for Valentines Day!
Ingredients
1 package (7.2 ounces) Betty Crocker Fluffy White Frosting Mix
1 pound powdered sugar
6 tablespoons margarine, room temperature
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 package (20 ounces) chocolate almond bark, broken into smaller pieces
1 bag (11.5 ounces) milk chocolate chips
2-1/2 cups dry-roasted salted peanuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1: Mix your cherry mash
Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Next, take your stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and add frosting mix, powdered sugar, margarine, maraschino cherries, vanilla and condensed milk. Combine starting on low speed, gradually turning the speed to medium and beat until the mixture has a fluffy consistency. It should take around 4 minutes, according to Joanna.
Step 2: Form the cherry candy
Take your mixture and begin to form 1-inch balls with your small cookie scoop. Place each ball on the lined baking sheet and place in the freezer until firm, about 1-2 hours.
