Name: Martha Washington Candy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened -; 4 cups confectioners' sugar -; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut -; 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted -; 6 cups semisweet chocolate chips -; 1/4 cup shortening -

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45 min.

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Ingredients for - Martha Washington Candy

1. 1 cup butter, softened -

2. 4 cups confectioners' sugar -

3. 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk -

4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

5. 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut -

6. 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted -

7. 6 cups semisweet chocolate chips -

8. 1/4 cup shortening -

How to cook deliciously - Martha Washington Candy

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

Working with half the dough at a time, shape mixture into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes longer.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.