Description
Martha Washington Candy is a nostalgic no-bake treat that brings together the delightful flavors of coconut, crunchy pecans, and sweet maraschino cherries, all enveloped in rich chocolate. This easy recipe requires minimal effort and is perfect for holiday gifting or as an impressive addition to any cookie platter. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can create a batch of these irresistible candies that are sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether enjoyed during festive gatherings or shared as thoughtful homemade gifts, Martha Washington Candy offers a touch of sweetness that evokes warm memories and joyful celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 14 ounces shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries (drained and chopped)
- 3 cups finely chopped pecans
- 16 ounces candy coating
Instructions
- Chop the maraschino cherries and blot them dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, chopped cherries, and finely chopped pecans. Mix until well blended.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least two hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, shape the mixture into balls about the size of walnuts (1 inch in diameter) and refrigerate for another 20 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the candy coating according to package instructions.
- Dip each candy ball into the melted chocolate using dipping tools if available. Tap off excess chocolate and place on the lined baking sheet to set completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy ball (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg