Martha Washington Candy

Martha Washington Candy is an easy no-bake treat filled with cherries, coconut and pecans, and then coated in chocolate. Perfect for Christmas and Valentine’s Day!

Prep Time15

chill time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: coconut truffle, easy homemade candy, homemade candy, martha washington candy, martha washington candy recipe

Servings: candies

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

8 ounces maraschino cherries
½ cup unsalted butter
7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
8 ounces shredded sweetened coconut
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
dark coating chocolate or candy melts

Instructions

Prepare the maraschino cherries by roughly chopping them into small pieces and then pressing as much juice out of them by squeezing them in cheesecloth or paper towels. Set aside.
In a large bowl, melt the butter. Add the sweetened condensed milk, coconut, powdered sugar, pecans, vanilla, and the prepared maraschino cherries. Mix together until combined.
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, use a medium cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop 3-tablespoon-sized portions into your hand. Roll with your hands to make a uniform ball. Don’t worry if the coconut sticks out here and there.
Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge while you prepare the coating chocolate.
Add the coating chocolate to a small bowl and heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, heating in 20-second intervals. Stir well between each intervals until all the chocolate is melted.
Use a fork to dip the balls in the chocolate until the are fully coated, tapping off the excess on the side of the bowl. Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill until the chocolate has fully hardened.

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