Martha Washington Candy
A classic holiday treat! These creamy coconut-cherry pecan centers are dipped in rich chocolate for a bite-sized candy everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 80 candies
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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
6 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons shortening
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
Stir in coconut, chopped cherries, and chopped pecans.
Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to firm up the mixture.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Use a 1½ tablespoon scoop (or melon baller) to form the mixture into balls. Roll in your hands for uniform shape.
Place balls on parchment and refrigerate again until firm.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Use a fork to dip each ball into the chocolate. Tap to remove excess, then place on parchment to set.
Repeat until all candies are dipped. Refrigerate to set faster, if desired.
Notes
Makes about 80 candies — can be halved for smaller batches.
Dust hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking when rolling.
Chill the balls thoroughly before dipping to keep them intact.
Divide and melt chocolate in batches to keep it manageable.
Reheat chocolate in short bursts if it thickens during dipping.
The shortening helps the chocolate coat smoothly and keeps it soft at room temp.
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