Martha Washington’s

Prep Time 30 mins

Rest Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Cuisine: American

Courses: Candy, Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 50

Calories: 110

Best Season: Winter, Holidays

Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Description

A classic holiday candy — coconut, pecans, condensed milk, butter, and confectioner’s sugar mixed with your choice of vanilla, mint, or rum flavoring, rolled into balls, and dipped in melted chocolate and paraffin for a firm, glossy shell. Store in tins. A beloved recipe that gets passed from hand to hand every Christmas season.

Ingredients

1 can Flaked coconut
1 Cup Chopped pecans
1 can Sweetened condensed milk
1/2 lbs. Butter
2 boxes Confectioner's sugar
1/8 lbs. Paraffin
12 oz. Chocolate chips
1 tsp. Flavoring vanilla, mint, or rum

Instructions

1
Mix coconut, pecans, condensed milk, butter, and confectioner’s sugar together until well combined.
2
Add 1 tsp. of your chosen flavoring (vanilla, mint, or rum) and mix well.
3
Chill the mixture until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour.
4
Roll mixture into small balls.
5
Melt paraffin and chocolate chips together in a double boiler over low heat, stirring until smooth.
6
Dip each ball into the chocolate-paraffin mixture using a toothpick or dipping fork. Let excess drip off.
7
Place dipped candies on waxed paper to cool and harden.
8
Store in tins at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 50

Amount Per Serving
Calories 110kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g10%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 12g
Protein 1g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Paraffin wax gives the chocolate coating a firm, glossy finish that does not melt at room temperature. It is food-safe and available at grocery stores near the canning supplies.

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