Description
Martha Washington candy is a nostalgic holiday treat featuring a creamy coconut center with chopped pecans and maraschino cherries, all dipped in a smooth chocolate coating. This simple yet indulgent candy is perfect for festive gatherings or gift-giving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 20 maraschino cherries, drained, chopped, and blotted dry
- 1 pound chocolate almond bark
- 1 cup white candy melts or white almond bark
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix butter, confectioners’ sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in coconut, pecans, and cherries until well combined.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on the lined sheets.
- Chill the trays in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm (overnight for best results).
- Melt half of the chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Using a toothpick or fork, dip each chilled candy ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the lined sheet.
- Melt remaining almond bark and dip the second tray of candies.
- Drizzle with melted white candy melts for a decorative touch. Allow chocolate to set before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Lightly dust your hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking while rolling the dough.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For best flavor, bring to room temperature before serving.
- This recipe can be made up to two months in advance if stored in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- chill time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Method: No-Bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g