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Martha Washington Candy
Martha Washington Candy
recipe is the perfect old fashioned classic candy. A decadent treat made filled with coconut and pecans and wrapped in chocolate makes a nice homemade gift.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American/Southern
Keyword
candy
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
36
servings
Calories
169
kcal
Author
Paula
Ingredients
4
cup
powdered sugar*
sifted
1/2
cup
butter
room temp (not melted)
6
oz
sweetened condensed milk
1
cup
finely chopped pecans
1
cup
coconut**
chopped in food processor
2
cup
chocolate candy melts
You can find tips on melting chocolate here. I use Ghirardelli brand.
Instructions
Cream sugar and butter together. (This mixture will be thick.)
Add milk, pecans, and coconut.
Roll into small balls and chill at least 1 hour.
Melt chocolate. Dip candy in chocolate and allow to dry on parchment paper.
Share and Enjoy!
*If your mixture isn't thick add more sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until thick (think cookie dough consistency)
**I use coconut that is found on the baking isle, usually close to chocolate chips and nuts (not frozen).
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Nutrition
Calories:
169
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
23
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
10
mg
|
Sodium:
36
mg
|
Potassium:
38
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
22
g
|
Vitamin A:
115
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
28
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg