Description
Sweet Martha Washington Candy brings nostalgic southern charm to holiday dessert tables. Rich chocolate and coconut create creamy indulgence you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Nuts and Coconut:
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Coating and Flavoring:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 16 oz dark chocolate (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk and unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to the heated mixture, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps and create a uniform, glossy texture.
- Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
- Stir in vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to infuse the mixture with a rich, aromatic flavor.
- Remove the pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly until it becomes manageable to handle, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Using clean hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into small, uniform balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the formed candies for 30 minutes to firm up and make them easier to handle.
- Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring occasionally to ensure a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Carefully dip each chilled candy ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to coat completely and tap off excess.
- Place chocolate-coated candies on a clean parchment-lined sheet, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Before the chocolate sets, dust the candies with reserved powdered sugar for a delicate, finishing touch.
- Refrigerate the completed Martha Washington Candies for 1 hour to set the chocolate and enhance the flavor melding.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar amount for personal taste preferences.
- Use room temperature butter to ensure smooth, lump-free mixture during initial cooking process.
- Opt for toasted pecans to enhance nutty flavor and add deeper, richer dimension to the candy.
- Consider alternative coatings like white chocolate or crushed nuts for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg