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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

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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Paraffin wax (Gulf Wax) is a food-grade, indigestible wax used commonly in the past to seal jams/jellies. These days, it's used to help chocolate to be easily handled. If you'd prefer not to use that ingredient, substitute chocolate-flavored bark (confectioner's candy coating) for the chocolate/wax mixture.

Provided by Joyce Heddin

Categories     Candy

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen balls, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs confectioners' sugar (sifted)
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups pecans, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ounce paraffin wax

Steps:

  • Cream butter, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
  • add confectioner's sugar, mix well.
  • Add pecans, mix well.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls and put in freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips and paraffin in double boiler over low heat, until melted.
  • Dip ball into chocolate mixture, one piece at a time, holding with a tooth pick.
  • Drop on wax paper.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • Note: You can add two cups of coconut or chopped maraschino cherries or any extract you would like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 28.6, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 27.2, Protein 1.8

MARTHA WASHINGTON'S CANDY BALLS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by kipscookbook

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups of powdered sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk (I use Eagle brand)
2 sticks butter softened to room temperature
3 teaspoons of vanilla
2 cups of angel flake coconut
2 cups chopped pecans
2 packages of chocolate bark for dipping

Steps:

  • Mix together sugar, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and butter. Add coconut and pecans. Chill until firm enough to handle. (I put mine in to chill faster) Roll into balls, place on cookie sheet, chill in freezer while melting chocolate bark. You can melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave. Dip chilled balls in chocolate and transfer to wax paper to cool. I melt chocolate half at a time or it gets too thick. (unless you have a helper for dipping) This makes a bunch. Plenty to give as gifts. I've also cut the recipe in half and it works well. Also, they are very rich so I roll the balls small enough for one bite.

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY RECIPE



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I got this recipe from my Mother. She made this every Thanksgiving and Christmas. The recipe was obtained from a church cookbook from Guin, AL.

Provided by Cindi Hayward-Boger

Categories     Candies

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 stick butter, softened
4 c powdered sugar
2 c coconut, shredded
2 c pecans, in pieces
1 tsp vanilla extract
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbsp paraffin wax

Steps:

  • 1. Mix butter, sugar, sweetened condensed milk together in a large mixing bowl. Add coconut, pecans and vanilla, mix well. Chill for about 1 hour.
  • 2. Remove from refrigerator and form mixture into small round balls using your hands. Place on a large cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Continue until all the mixture is gone. Chill again for about 30 minutes. This makes it easier to handle during dipping.
  • 3. While mixture is chilling, using a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and add the paraffin wax to the chocolate chips.
  • 4. Dip the candy into the warm melted chocolate using a tooth pick and set on cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Allow to cool and then place into candy dish or box.

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY



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Categories     Candy     Chocolate

Yield 10-12 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chopped nuts
pecans
1 stick margarine
1 box 4x sugar
1 can condensed milk
1- 14 oz. flaked coconut
16 oz. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
2 oz. paraffin wax

Steps:

  • Melt margarine, add nuts, mix sugar, milk, coconut well. Add pecans and margarine. Drop on wax paper. Let cool 30 minutes. Mix wax, chocolate in double boiler, let melt. Dip coconut balls in chocolate and lay on wax paper to cool.

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY ~ MY CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS MEMORIES - CALL ME PMC



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How to make Martha Washington Candy ~ My Childhood Christmas Memories - Call Me PMc

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

ngredients
4 c powdered sugar*
1 stick butter, room temp (not melted)
6 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 c finely chopped pecans
1 c coconut**, chopped in food processor
2 c chocolate candy melts (You can find tips on melting chocolate here.)
Instructions

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).

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY ~ MY CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS MEMORIES



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Martha Washington Candy is a classic candy made with chocolate, coconut, and pecans. I simplify the recipe without losing any of that classic taste! Martha Washington Candy ~ My Childhood Christmas Memories When I reflect on my favorite childhood Christmas memories, what I remember the most is not the toys or gifts that I received. Although, I ...

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

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 (You can find tips on melting chocolate here. I use Ghirardelli brand.)

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).

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY



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I make this for Christmas every year. It is the best candy! Sometimes I also use milk chocolate on half of the recipe. You could even make them for Valentines Day and shape the balls into hearts.

Provided by Jan Golden

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c eagle brand milk
2 lb white powered sugar
1/2 lb butter
1 pt coconut
1 tsp vanilla
1 pt chopped pecans
CHOCOLATE
1/4 pkg parafin
1 lb semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter, mix all ingredients, refrigerate overnight. Roll into balls & dip into chocolate.
  • 2. Melt in a double boiler, 1/4 lb parafin and 1 lb semisweet chocolate
  • 3. Dip and put on wax paper. Store in refrigerator.

MARTHA WASHINGTON CANDY ~ MY CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS MEMORIES » CALL ME PMC



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Martha Washington Candy recipe the perfect old fashion classic candy get s little makeover, but is still just as delicious as you remember!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

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 (You can find tips on melting chocolate here. I use Ghirardelli brand.)

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).

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