Martha Washington Candies

Martha Washington Candies

by Rosario Hidalgo 1 year ago
4.6 (10)
179.9 kcal
21.2 g carbs
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Description

Here is a candy that can be given as gifts during the holidays or just gobbled up whenever you have a hankering for it. They are a hand-dipped pecan candy in a fondant-like base.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
  1. 1. Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper. Set aside.
  2. 2. Mix margarine, sugar and sweetened condensed milk in large mixing bowl. Add coconut, pecans, and vanilla; mix well, using a sturdy large spoon. Chill until firm enough to handle.
  3. 3. Form into small balls and place on prepared cookie sheets . Chill until very firm.
  4. 4. Melt chocolate chips in top pot of double boiler over simmering water. Using a toothpick, dip balls into melted chocolate. Let cool on wax paper.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 dozen
calories: 179.9 kcal
carbohydrates: 21.2 g
protein: 1.7 g
saturated fat: 3.5 g
cholesterol: 2.8 mg
sodium: 63.1 mg
fiber: 1.2 g
sugar: 19.7 g