Martha Washington Candies

Name: Martha Washington Candies
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 cups shredded coconut; 2 cups chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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Here is a candy that can be given as gifts during the holidays or just gobbled up whenever you have a hankering for it. They are a hand-dipped pecan candy in a fondant-like base.

Recipe by Willi

Updated on July 14, 2022

4

Servings:

48

Yield:

8 dozen

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Ingredients

1 cup margarine
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups shredded coconut
2 cups chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper. Set aside.
Mix margarine, sugar and sweetened condensed milk in large mixing bowl. Add coconut, pecans, and vanilla; mix well, using a sturdy large spoon. Chill until firm enough to handle.
Form into small balls and place on prepared cookie sheets . Chill until very firm.
Melt chocolate chips in top pot of double boiler over simmering water. Using a toothpick, dip balls into melted chocolate. Let cool on wax paper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180	Calories
11g	Fat
21g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 63mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 85mg	2%

* 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.