Coconut Bon Bons Martha Washington Balls Recipe 55 Food

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY

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. 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.

MARTHA WASHINGTON BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Combine softened butter, powdered sugar and the Eagle Brand milk. Add in vanilla (or 1 tsp almond extract) and mix thoroughly. Add in the nuts and coconut. (At this point I refrigerate the mixture overnight or at least 6 to 8 hours for a firm mixture. Form into bite-size balls then dip in chocolate. (You may want to place the balls back in the fridge so they will be firm when dipping them in the chocolate). Now dip them in the melted chocolate then place them onto waxed paper and allow to dry. Store in an airtight container.
• 2. *Note: If you're using either chocolate chips or candy melts and the wax, melt them together in the top of a double boiler. Dip the balls into the melted chocolate using tongs, a spoon or fork then put them on waxed paper to dry. If using almond bark candy coating simply melt bark according to package directions.
• 3. *Hint: You can buy colored candy melts and cover the balls in the different colors as well as the chocolate. That makes a really festive presentation.
• 4. TIP: Leave the butter (or margarine) out overnight or at least for several hours. You want it to be very soft. This candy freezes very well. No thawing is necessary.
• 5. *Here's a photo of the almond bark candy coating that I use.

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDIES

Steps:

• Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper. Set aside.
• Mix margarine, sugar and sweetened condensed milk in large mixing bowl. Add coconut, pecans, and vanilla; mix well, using a sturdy large spoon. Chill until firm enough to handle.
• Form into small balls and place on prepared cookie sheets . Chill until very firm.
• Melt chocolate chips in top pot of double boiler over simmering water. Using a toothpick, dip balls into melted chocolate. Let cool on wax paper.

MARTHA WASHINGTON BALLS

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.

COCONUT BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until they're just combined. Stir in coconut.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Bake until just starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Roll the warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; let cool completely.

BON BONS

Steps:

• Cream together butter, powdered sugar and coconut. Stir walnuts and condensed milk into the mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls and arrange on waxed paper covered cookie sheets. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Melt chocolate chips and shortening top of double boiler over medium-low heat. Working in small batches, dip balls in chocolate until covered. Place on waxed paper covered cookie sheets and refrigerate. When firm, store covered in refrigerator.

COCONUT BON BONS

Steps:

• 1) Heat the corn syrup just under boiling. Empty coconut flakes into a bowl. Pour warmed corn syrup over coconut, mix well and thoroughly, let set for one hour so coconut can absorb the corn syrup.
• 2) Wet hands in cold water and roll coconut mixture into small 1/2 inch balls and place on clean cookie sheet. When all coconut balls are done, let air dry for 10 minutes.
• 3) Melt chocolate in microwave or double broiler. Cover or dip the coconut balls in chocolate. Let dry completely for 25 minutes.

GRANDMOTHER'S COCONUT BONBONS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place butter and milk in a sauce pan on low until it melts and mix well together. Add in the powdered sugar, walnuts and coconut. Roll into teaspoon or tablespoon sized balls and cool for at least an hour.
• Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and parafin wax in a double broiler. Then, use a two pronged dipping fork and dip the cooled coconut balls in the melted milk chocolate mixture. Place finished bon bons on waxed paper and cool in the fridge.

COCONUT BON BONS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in the coconut. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
• Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated. Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.

COCONUT BONBONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper-lined pans. Sprinkle with jimmies or coarse sugar if desired. Refrigerate until firm.

QUICK COCONUT BONBONS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk, pecans, coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until firm. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

COCONUT BON-BONS (MARTHA WASHINGTON BALLS) RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Mix sugar, milk and coconut. 2. Melt butter and pour over pecans. Add pecans to sugar mixture. Shape into balls and place on cookie sheet. Chill 3. Melt chocolate chips/parafin. 4. Dip chilled balls into melted chocolate by toothpicks.