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Christmas, Dessert


One 7.2-ounce package Betty Crocker Home Style Fluffy White Frosting Mix (see Cook’s Note)
1 pound powdered sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) margarine, at room temperature
One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
One 20-ounce package chocolate almond bark, broken into smaller pieces
One 11.5-ounce bag milk chocolate chips
2 1/2 cups dry-roasted salted peanuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the frosting mix, powdered sugar, margarine, maraschino cherries, vanilla, and condensed milk. Starting on low speed, then gradually turning the speed to medium, beat until the mixture has a fluffy consistency, about 4 minutes.
Form the cherry mixture into 1-inch balls using a small (.75-ounce) cookie scoop. Place on the prepared baking sheet and freeze until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
To make the chocolate coating: In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate bark, chocolate chips, peanuts, and vegetable oil and melt over medium heat, mixing to combine.
Working in batches, remove the cherry balls from the freezer and dunk them one at a time with a fork or spoon into the chocolate mixture. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off over the pan, then return the balls to the parchment paper.
Refrigerate until completely hardened, about 20 minutes.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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