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Grand Marnier Cranberry Creams

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Submitted by: williamkeys

 

Fluffy powdered sugar candy with dried cranberries, a hint of orange, all dipped in chocolate.
 

Ingredients

  • 6 oz dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Grand Marnier (orange flavored liqueur)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 ounces white chocolate, chopped

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Method

Soak cranberries in Grand Marnier for 1 hour at room temperature. Drain cranberries reserving marinade. Beat butter, powdered sugar and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the marinade until fluffy. Fold in cranberries and over and chill overnight. Form cranberry mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a wax paper lined baking sheet and chill until firm. Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Dip candies into melted chocolate, turning to coat. Return to refrigerator to set. Melt white chocolate and drizzle or pipe over tops of candy.

 

Notes: Orange juice can be used in place of liqueur.

 

Number of Servings: 40

 

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