MARTHA WASHINGTON BALLS RECIPE RECIPES

Name: Martha Washington Balls
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12 Dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 8 ounces sweetened condensed milk; 2 lbs confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups pecans, finely chopped; 1 (24 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut; 2 (24 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips

MARTHA WASHINGTON BALLS RECIPE - FOOD.COM

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This candy is always made for Christmas at our house. They taste a bit like Almond Joy candy bars. They are very yummy. I really don't have any idea how many this recipe makes, but I know it is a lot. These make great gifts placed in a Holiday tin.

Total Time 2 hours

Prep Time 1 hours

Cook Time 1 hours

Yield 12 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
8 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups pecans, finely chopped
1 (24 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
2 (24 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips.
Refrigerate over night.
Shape coconut mixture into walnut-size balls.
Freeze until firm.
Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler.
Pierce balls with a tooth pick or wooden skewer, dip balls into chocolate.
Lay on wax paper.
Refrigerate until set.
Store in an airtight container.
Note: This recipe originally called for 1 block of paraffin wax melted in with the chocolate chips. I don't care for the wax, so I don't add it. It's just a personal preference.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1446.3, FatContent 84.3, SaturatedFatContent 49.9, CholesterolContent 47.1, SodiumContent 321.7, CarbohydrateContent 187.9, FiberContent 11, SugarContent 171.4, ProteinContent 9.7

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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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

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
6 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup shortening

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., 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, FatContent 13g fat (7g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 9mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 43mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 2g protein.

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