MARTHA WASHINGTON BALLS

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A very good friend of my mother, who I called Aunt Daisy, taught me to make this candy. It was a favorite of my brother, Curtis. I would make it for him every Christmas and put it in a decorated coffee can.

Provided by Joyce Lowery

Categories     Candies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 oz semisweet chocolate pieces
1 large block of paraffin wax
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c pecans, chopped
1 can(s) coconut flakes
1 can(s) eagle brand milk
1 stick margarine, melted
2 box powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix everything together except chocolate chips and paraffin wax. Chill.
  • 2. Roll into small balls and chill again.
  • 3. Melt chocolate and paraffin wax together in a double boiler. Dip the balls in chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to cool.

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