Martha Washington Candy
Old-fashioned Martha Washington candy features a creamy coconut pecan filling coated in rich chocolate for an easy no-bake treat.
Servings: 36 candies
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ sticks unsalted butter melted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups shredded coconut sweetened
- 14 ounce (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 10 ounce (1 jar) maraschino cherries drained and chopped
- 1½ cups pecans chopped
- 16 ounces chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.1½ sticks unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Stir in the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk until evenly mixed.3 cups shredded coconut, 14 ounce (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and pecans until everything is fully combined. The mixture should be thick and sticky.10 ounce (1 jar) maraschino cherries, 1½ cups pecans
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until firm.
- While the balls are chilling, melt the chocolate wafers according to the package instructions, either using a microwave or a double boiler. Stir until smooth.16 ounces chocolate melting wafers
- Remove the chilled balls from the refrigerator. Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-coated candies back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Once all the candies are coated, chill them in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve the candies once the chocolate is firm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
Storage :
- Make-Ahead: Make up to 2 weeks in advance if stored in the fridge. The flavors often improve after chilling for a day or two.
- Store: Keep candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze: Freeze up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.
- Pat cherries completely dry before adding to prevent extra moisture.
- Use a small cookie scoop for even-sized candies.
- Keep candies in a cool spot if serving at room temperature to prevent melting.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.3mg
