Description
Martha Washington Candy is a nostalgic treat that combines the delightful flavors of sweet coconut, crunchy pecans, and vibrant cherries, all enveloped in a rich chocolate coating. This no-bake confection is perfect for holiday gatherings or thoughtful gifts, making it a crowd-pleaser at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare cherries by chopping them into small pieces and blotting them dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, cherries, and pecans until well mixed.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Form the chilled mixture into walnut-sized balls and return them to the refrigerator for another 20 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and melt the candy coating according to package instructions.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate using dipping tools or forks; tap off excess chocolate before placing them on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Allow candies to set before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg