Description
Martha Washington Candy is a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of festive gatherings and sweet indulgence. This delightful no-bake candy combines the rich, tropical flavors of coconut, crunchy pecans, and sweet maraschino cherries, all enveloped in a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect for holiday gifting or as a stunning centerpiece on your dessert table, these candies are not only easy to make but also a showstopper that will impress family and friends alike. With just 15 minutes of active preparation time, you can whip up this classic recipe and enjoy its decadent flavor during any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by chopping them into small pieces and blotting them dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, chopped cherries, and chopped pecans. Mix until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least two hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, form the mixture into balls about the size of walnuts (approximately 1 inch in diameter) and refrigerate again for 20 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the candy coating according to package instructions until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate using dipping tools if available. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the lined baking sheet.
- Let the candies set completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg