Martha Washington Candies Recipe
Martha Washington Candy is a delightful old-fashioned treat perfect for the holidays. This easy-to-make candy features a combination of coconut, pecans, and cherries, making it a festive addition to any cookie tray or a lovely gift for loved ones. A must-have for Christmas celebrations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 60 candies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup butter melted
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
14 ounces shredded coconut sweetened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries drained and chopped
- 3 cups finely chopped pecans
16 ounces candy coating
- such as Ghirardelli melting wafers, Almond bark, etc.
Instructions
- Chop cherries into small pieces: Place on a paper towel to absorb liquid. Blot dry with additional paper towels.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except for the candy coating.
- Refrigerate: Chill the mixture for at least two hours.
- Form balls: Shape into walnut-sized balls and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Melt candy coating: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and melt the candy coating according to package instructions.
- Dip balls in chocolate: Use dipping tools to coat the balls in chocolate, tap off excess, and place on the lined baking sheet to set.
- Repeat: Continue dipping until all balls are covered.
- Store: Keep candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Storage Information: Store candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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