Martha Washington Candy Recipe
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Martha Washington Candy, a coconut-filled treat coated in rich chocolate. Perfect for coconut lovers!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 80 candies
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- 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.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.
- Mix in the coconut, cherries, and pecans. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to firm up.
- Form balls from the mixture using a scoop or melon baller.
- Line sheet pans with parchment paper and place formed balls on them.
- Melt chocolate and shortening in the microwave.
- Dip and roll each candy ball in the melted chocolate.
- Place dipped candies back on the parchment paper to set.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 80 candies.
- Dust your hands with powdered sugar if the mixture is sticky.
- Chill the filling before dipping to keep the balls intact.
- Divide the chocolate for easier melting and dipping.
- Reheat chocolate in short increments if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Calories: 16021 kcal
- Sugar: 1377g
- Sodium: 1701mg
- Fat: 1039g
- Saturated Fat: 532g
- Unsaturated Fat: 432g
- Trans Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 1612g
- Fiber: 142g
- Protein: 139g
- Cholesterol: 688mg
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