Martha Washington Candies
Martha Washington Candies are a delightful, old-fashioned treat combining shredded coconut, maraschino cherries, pecans, and a smooth chocolate coating. These no-bake candies are quick to prepare, making them a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations and gift-giving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (active) + 2 hours (chill time)
- Yield: 60 candies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 (such as Ghirardelli melting wafers, Almond bark, etc.)
Instructions
- Chop the maraschino cherries into small pieces and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess liquid. Blot dry with additional paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, chopped cherries, and finely chopped pecans. Mix until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least two hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, form the mixture into balls about the size of a walnut (roughly 1 inch in diameter).
- Refrigerate the candy balls for an additional 20 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the candy coating according to the package directions.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, tapping off any excess to avoid pooling. Place the coated candies on the prepared baking sheet to set.
- Repeat the process until all candy balls are coated in chocolate.
- Allow the candies to set completely before storing.
Notes
- These candies can be made ahead of time and stored for up to two weeks.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for longer storage.
- For a different flavor profile, you can substitute the pecans with walnuts, almonds, or cashews.
- Dark chocolate can be used for the coating if you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Adding a pinch of sea salt on top of each candy ball before the chocolate sets can create a nice salty-sweet contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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