Chocolat Covered Cherries

60 maraschino cherries with stems

3 tablespoons butter, softened

3 tablespoons corn syrup 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

1 pound chocolate chips  (I use Giredelli) Milk or dark chocolate
Directions:

1. Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.

2. In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.

3. Melt chocolate in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem, and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.