Subj : 12/28 National C.C. Day 4
To : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Dec 27 2024 12:42 pm
December 28 - National Chocolate Candy Day
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Title: Martha Washington Candy
Categories: Candy, Chocolate, Snacks, Nuts
Yield: 66 servings
1 c Butter; softened
4 c Confectioners' sugar
14 oz Can sweetened condensed
- milk
1 ts Vanilla extract
3 c Sweetened shredded coconut
2 c Chopped pecans; toasted
6 c Semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 c Shortening
In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, milk
and vanilla until blended. Stir in coconut and pecans.
Divide dough in half; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour.
Working with half the dough at a time, shape mixture
into 1" balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
Refrigerate 30 minutes longer.
In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely
simmering water, melt chocolate chips and shortening;
stir until smooth. Dip balls in melted chocolate; allow
excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper. Top with
additional coconut if desired. Refrigerate until set.
TO MAKE AHEAD: Store in an airtight container in the
refrigerator.
Cindi Booger, Ardmore, Alabama
Makes: about 5 1/2 dozen
RECIPE FROM:
https://www.tasteofhome.com
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