Grand Marnier Cranberry Creams

Grand Marnier Cranberry Creams

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

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

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.

Number of Servings: 40

*Orange juice can be used in place of liqueur.