MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
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
Total Time 45 minutes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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. Top with additional coconut if desired. Refrigerate until set., To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, FatContent 13g fat (7g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 9mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 43mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 2g protein.
CREAM WAFERS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
My sons used to help me make these cookies, and now my oldest granddaughter helps. When the smaller grandchildren are home, they help, too. The cute little sandwich cookies are tender, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth good! —Linda Clinkenbeard, Vincennes, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 35 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat butter, flour and cream. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/4-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Prick each cookie 3-4 times with a fork. , Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, combine butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve desired consistency. Remove half to another bowl; tint one portion of filling with red food coloring and the other half with green. Carefully spread filling on bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, FatContent 7g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 18mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 59mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.
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