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., 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.
MARTHA WASHINGTON BALLS RECIPE - FOOD.COM
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
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
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