Christmas Cherry Bombs: 1 Amazing No-Bake Treat
Christmas Cherry Bombs are festive, chocolate-dipped, peppermint schnapps-soaked maraschino cherries. They offer a delightful combination of sweet, boozy, and minty flavors, making them a perfect no-bake holiday treat for parties or edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 cherry bombs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jar maraschino cherries with stems (about 16 oz)
- 1 cup peppermint schnapps
- 1 ½ cups melting chocolate (milk, dark, or white)
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smooth melting)
- Holiday sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Drain the maraschino cherries and gently pat them dry with paper towels.
- Place cherries in a bowl and pour peppermint schnapps over them until fully submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Drain cherries and blot dry again thoroughly to remove any remaining moisture.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler. Stir until smooth. Add coconut oil if desired for a thinner coating.
- Holding each cherry by the stem, dip into the melted chocolate, swirl to coat, then lift and let the excess drip off.
- Place dipped cherry on a parchment-lined baking sheet and immediately add sprinkles or crushed candy canes before chocolate sets.
- Repeat with remaining cherries.
- Let set at room temperature or in the fridge for 10–15 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Use cherries with stems for easier dipping and better presentation.
- Don’t soak cherries too long or they may become too soft.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Not suitable for children unless using a non-alcoholic version.
- Non-alcoholic version: soak cherries in peppermint syrup instead of schnapps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry bomb
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