Martha Washington Candy

4.75 from 35 votes

Martha Washington Candy

Martha Washington Candy recipe is the perfect old fashioned classic candy. A decadent treat made filled with coconut and pecans and wrapped in chocolate makes a nice homemade gift.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American/Southern

Keyword candy, chocolate covered candy, chocolate truffles, Martha Washington candy

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 169kcal

Author Paula

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cup powdered sugar (aka confectioners) sifted
1/2 cup butter room temp (not melted)
6 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes chopped in food processor
2 cup chocolate candy melts

Instructions

Cream sugar and butter together. (This mixture will be thick.)
Add milk, pecans, and coconut.
Roll into small balls and chill at least 1 hour.
Melt chocolate. Dip candy in chocolate and allow to dry on parchment paper.
Share and Enjoy!
*If your mixture isn't thick add more sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until thick (think cookie dough consistency)
**I use coconut that is found on the baking isle, usually close to chocolate chips and nuts (not frozen).

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