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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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