Easy Martha Washington Candy Recipe
Indulge in these rich and decadent Martha Washington candies, a delightful blend of coconut, cherries, and pecans, all coated in a luscious layer of chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 80 candies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 3 cups pecans, chopped
Coating:
- 6 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons shortening
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, vanilla, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
- Mix in coconut, cherries, and pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to firm up the mixture.
- Line sheet pans with parchment paper. Shape mixture into balls, place on the paper, and refrigerate again.
- Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a bowl. Melt in microwave, dip candy balls in chocolate, and set on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate to set.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 80 candies, but you can halve it for a smaller batch.
- Dust hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking when rolling the candy filling.
- Chill the filling before dipping to maintain shape.
- Divide chocolate coating for easier melting and dipping. Reheat if needed in short increments.
Nutrition
- Calories: 16021kcal
- Sugar: 1377g
- Sodium: 1701mg
- Fat: 1039g
- Saturated Fat: 532g
- Trans Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 1612g
- Fiber: 142g
- Protein: 139g
- Cholesterol: 688mg
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