MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY
Passed down by my grandmother and mother, this Martha Washington candy recipe is a cherished family tradition. We've even had each grandchild and great-grandchild take a turn stirring the candy mixture! -Cindi Boger, Ardmore, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until blended. Stir in coconut and pecans. Divide dough in half; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Working with half the dough at a time, shape mixture into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes longer., In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely simmering water, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper. Refrigerate until set., To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Freeze candy, layered between pieces of waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw in refrigerator 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Alamin Bin
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. It turned out great! The candy was still delicious and had a nice crunch.
Shermere Walls
[email protected]Not a fan. The candy was too sweet for my taste.
Keylie Potts
[email protected]Meh.
anna quigley
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the candy turned out great! I used dark chocolate and chopped walnuts, and it was the perfect combination of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.
Perfect Bwanthii
[email protected]This candy is so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating it. The chocolate and coconut flavors are perfectly balanced, and the nuts add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
ADEYEMO OMOLOLA
[email protected]I've been making Martha Washington candy for years, and it's always a favorite. The recipe is simple and straightforward, and the candy always turns out perfectly. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy holiday seasons.
Santos Roy
[email protected]This Martha Washington candy recipe was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of chocolate, nuts, and coconut was divine, and the candy was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again next year.