Martha Washington Candies Food

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY

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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

Time 45m

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. 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, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY

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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.

Provided by Paula

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

Cream sugar and butter together. (This mixture will be thick.)
Add milk, pecans, and coconut.
Roll into small balls and chill at least 1 hour.
Melt chocolate. Dip candy in chocolate and allow to dry on parchment paper.
Share and Enjoy!
*If your mixture isn't thick add more sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until thick (think cookie dough consistency)
**I use coconut that is found on the baking isle, usually close to chocolate chips and nuts (not frozen).

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 36 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 22 g, Calories 169 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDIES

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Here is a candy that can be given as gifts during the holidays or just gobbled up whenever you have a hankering for it. They are a hand-dipped pecan candy in a fondant-like base.

Provided by Willi

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Nut Candy Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup margarine
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups shredded coconut
2 cups chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 63.1 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

MARTHA WASHINGTON BALLS

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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.

Provided by Jenny White

Categories Candy

Time 2h

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, Fat 84.3, SaturatedFat 49.9, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 321.7, Carbohydrate 187.9, Fiber 11, Sugar 171.4, Protein 9.7

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