Martha Washington Candy Recipe
This Easy Martha Washington Candy recipe is a delightful treat that combines the flavors of coconut, cherries, pecans, and chocolate. Perfect for gifting or enjoying during the holidays!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 36 candies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Candy:
- 1½ sticks unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
For Decoration:
- 10 oz maraschino cherries
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
- 16 oz chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Prepare the Candy Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until well combined.
- Form Candy Balls: Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add Decorations: Top each candy ball with a maraschino cherry and sprinkle chopped pecans over them.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate wafers according to package instructions.
- Dip Candy: Dip each prepared candy ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Place back on the parchment paper to set.
- Let It Set: Allow the chocolate coating to set completely before serving or packaging.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the candies to help the chocolate coating set faster.
- Store the Martha Washington candies in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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