Description
Martha Washington Candies are a classic no-bake confectionery, combining pecans, coconut, and powdered sugar with melted butter, chocolate, and evaporated milk for a rich, sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound pecans, finely chopped
- 1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut
- 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
- 1/4 bar paraffin wax (optional, for gloss)
Instructions
- Melt butter and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Add chopped pecans and flaked coconut, mixing well to combine.
- Shape the mixture into small balls.
- In a separate bowl, melt chocolate chips (and paraffin wax, if using) in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip each candy ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place dipped candies on wax paper or parchment paper to set.
- Allow candies to cool and firm up completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For best results, use good quality chocolate chips.
- If the mixture is too sticky to roll, refrigerate it for a short time.
- Store candies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Paraffin wax helps give the chocolate a shiny finish and prevents melting at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Martha Washington Candies, no-bake candy, pecan candy, coconut candy, chocolate candy, homemade candy