Martha Washington Candies
Martha Washington Candies are a delightful old-fashioned treat that combines sweet, creamy, and crunchy textures, made with coconut, pecans, and maraschino cherries, coated in smooth chocolate. Perfect for holiday gifting and indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes + chilling time
- Yield: 60 candies (approximately)
- Category: Candy, Dessert
- Method: No-bake, 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 the maraschino cherries into small pieces and place them on a paper towel to absorb the liquid. Blot dry with additional paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the candy coating (butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, maraschino cherries, and chopped pecans).
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least two hours to allow the chocolate to set quickly when dipped.
- Once chilled, form the mixture into balls about the size of a walnut (roughly 1 inch in diameter). Refrigerate the balls for another 20 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the candy coating according to the package instructions.
- Dip each ball into the melted candy coating, ensuring it is fully coated. Tap off any excess chocolate to avoid pooling at the bottom of the candies.
- Place each dipped candy onto the prepared baking sheet to set. Repeat this process until all the balls are coated.
- Allow the candies to cool and set completely. Once set, store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- These candies can last up to 2 weeks at room temperature when stored in an airtight container.
- If you prefer, you can make them ahead of time for holiday gifting or parties.
- For a different twist, you can use dark chocolate coating or add a splash of your favorite liqueur.
- Store the candies in the fridge for longer shelf life, though the texture might slightly change. Bring them to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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