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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  Pecans; chopped & 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.

 Recipe by Cindi Booger, Ardmore, Alabama

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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