Irresistible Martha Washington Candies: A Mouthwatering Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
96
Yield:
8 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1cupmargarine

  • 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar

  • 1(14 ounce) cansweetened condensed milk

  • 2cupsshredded coconut

  • 2cupschopped pecans

  • 2teaspoonsvanilla extract

  • 2cupssemisweet chocolate chips

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix margarine, confectioners’ sugar, and condensed milk together in large mixing bowl. Add coconut, pecans, and vanilla; mix well, using a large, sturdy spoon. Chill until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes..

  2. Form into small balls and place onto wax paper-lined cookie sheets. Chill until very firm, at least 2 hours.

  3. Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Using a toothpick, dip each ball into melted chocolate. Let cool on wax paper.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe96
Calories78
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
7%
Saturated Fat
2g
8%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
6mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
0g
1%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
4mg
0%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
31mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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