Cherry Mash Candy (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb (4.5 cups) powdered sugar.
02 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened.
03 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
04 - 1/2 tsp almond extract.
05 - 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk.
06 - 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped.
07 - 10 oz almond bark.
08 - 10 oz bittersweet chocolate chips.
09 - 1 1/4 cups cocktail peanuts, chopped.

# Instructions:

01 - Mix sugar, butter, extracts, milk, and cherries until fluffy.
02 - Scoop filling onto lined baking sheet.
03 - Freeze for 1 hour.
04 - Roll into balls and freeze 30 more minutes.
05 - Melt chocolate in 30-second intervals.
06 - Mix in chopped peanuts.
07 - Dip frozen balls in chocolate.
08 - Let chocolate harden completely.
09 - Store in refrigerator.

# Notes:

01 - A Midwest classic candy recreation.
02 - Best served at room temperature for optimal flavor.
03 - Can be stored in fridge up to 2 weeks.

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