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Martha Washington Candy

Martha Washington candies are sweet little coconut-filled Southern Christmas traditions that are versatile and fun to eat!
Prep Time2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 6 dozen
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Britt

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs confectioners' sugar sifted
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 (14 oz) bag sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup maraschino cherries chopped
  • 3 cups pecans or preferred nuts chopped
  • 1-1 ½ cup chocolate almond bark melting candy melted
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • With a rubber spatula, mix butter, coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and cherries together in a large bowl. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and stir until well incorporated.
  • Add cherries and nuts, mix well.
  • Place in fridge for at least 2 hours to overnight.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls using a spoon or small cookie scoop.
  • Melt chocolate melting bark according to package directions. Dip candy into melted chocolate mixture, one piece at a time, with a tooth pick.
  • Sit on wax paper on a large plate to set. Decorate with sprinkles before the chocolate completely sets.
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal