Martha Washington Candy

Martha Washington Candy

Prep Time

30 mins

Total Time

30 mins

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

Author: Paula Jones

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

1.    Cream sugar and butter together. (This mixture will be thick.)

2.    Add milk, pecans, and coconut.

3.    Roll into small balls and chill at least 1 hour.

4.    Melt chocolate. Dip candy in chocolate and allow to dry on parchment paper.

5.    Share and Enjoy!

6.    *If your mixture isn't thick add more sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until thick (think cookie dough consistency)

7.    **I use coconut that is found on the baking isle, usually close to chocolate chips and nuts (not frozen).

Source  https://www.callmepmc.com

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