In a large bowl, combine the butter, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate and cream. Stir in the confectioners'' sugar.
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Knead until smooth. Roll into 18 balls; flatten each into a 2-in. circle. Wrap each circle around a cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place cherries, stem side up, in a shallow paper-lined container. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours
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The day before serving, remove the cherries from freezer. In a microwave, melt vanilla chips and 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Holding onto the stem, dip each cherry into vanilla mixture; allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
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In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over the candies. Refrigerate until firm. Store candies in an airtight container. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
