Description
Martha Washington Candy is a decadent and indulgent treat made with creamy coconut, crunchy pecans, and sweet maraschino cherries, all coated in rich chocolate almond bark and topped with a drizzle of white candy melts. These delightful candies are perfect for holidays, special occasions, or as a homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Candy Filling:
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 20 maraschino cherries, drained, chopped, and blotted dry
- For the Coating:
- 1 lb chocolate almond bark
- 1 cup white candy melts or white almond bark
Instructions
- Prepare the Candy Filling:
- In a large bowl, mix together the butter, confectioners’ sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
- Stir in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and maraschino cherries until evenly mixed.
- Form the Candy Balls:
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Chill the Balls:
- Refrigerate the balls for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up.
- Melt the Coatings:
- In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the chocolate almond bark and white candy melts, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until fully melted and smooth.
- Dip the Candies:
- Dip the coconut balls into the melted chocolate almond bark, coating them completely.
- Place the dipped balls back on the wax paper-lined sheet.
- Decorate with White Candy:
- Drizzle or dip the white candy melts over the dipped chocolate balls for a decorative touch.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the candies to cool completely before serving. This allows the chocolate and white candy coating to set properly.
Notes
- Storage: These candies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Customizing: You can replace the pecans with walnuts or almonds if you prefer a different nut, or omit them for a nut-free version.
- Flavoring: Adding a small amount of coconut extract to the filling can enhance the coconut flavor for those who love it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (only time for refrigeration)
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg