Description
Martha Washington Candy is a delicious treat made with a blend of powdered sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, coconut flakes, pecans, and coated in chocolate. This recipe yields sweet and nutty candies perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups (227g) powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 7 ounces (1/2 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Coating:
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate-flavored melting wafers (milk chocolate or dark chocolate)
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped pecans
- Coconut flakes
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Make the dough: Combine powdered sugar, melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Fold in coconut flakes and pecans. Chill mixture.
- Make the balls: Form mixture into balls and chill on a baking sheet.
- Coat the balls: Melt chocolate wafers, dip balls, and add optional toppings.
- Storage: Store candies in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for longer shelf life.
Notes
- Work quickly when adding toppings as the chocolate coating hardens fast.
- Store candies in the fridge in mini muffin paper liners for up to 2 weeks.
- To freeze, layer candies between parchment or wax paper in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
