Description
Sweet Martha Washington candy offers nostalgic southern charm with creamy coconut centers dipped in chocolate. Delicate pecans and rich chocolate create a luxurious treat perfect for holiday gatherings or elegant dessert tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 20 maraschino cherries, drained, chopped, and blotted dry
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chocolate almond bark
- 1 cup white candy melts or white almond bark
Instructions
- Craft a creamy base by blending butter, confectioners’ sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Fold in coconut, pecans, and cherries, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate the prepared mixture for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up and become manageable.
- Prepare parchment-lined baking sheets as a staging area for candy formation.
- Carefully shape the chilled mixture into uniform, bite-sized spheres, placing them methodically on the prepared sheets.
- Return the trays to the refrigerator and allow candies to solidify completely, ideally for two hours or overnight.
- Initiate the chocolate coating process by gently melting almond bark in a microwave-safe container, stirring periodically to ensure smooth liquefaction.
- Carefully immerse each chilled candy ball into the molten chocolate, using a toothpick or fork to facilitate complete coverage and efficient drainage.
- Position the chocolate-enrobed candies back onto the lined sheets, maintaining spacing between each piece.
- Repeat the chocolate dipping process with the remaining candies, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Optional: Embellish the candies with a delicate drizzle of white candy melts for visual appeal.
- Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature before serving these decadent holiday confections.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly to ensure easy handling and prevent crumbling when shaping into balls.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and consistent texture.
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the candy.
- Choose high-quality chocolate almond bark for a glossy, professional-looking finish on the candies.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 32 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg