Description
Old-Fashioned Martha Washington Candy is a classic no-bake holiday treat made with sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and pecans, coated in smooth chocolate. Perfect for gifting or sharing, this rich and creamy candy delivers a nostalgic taste of Southern tradition.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
14 oz shredded sweetened coconut
2 cups chopped pecans
24 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (for smoother coating)
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
- Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans until well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, until firm enough to shape.
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each candy ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place dipped candies back on parchment and let set at room temperature or refrigerate to firm faster.
Notes
Add chopped dried cherries or cranberries for a fruity variation.
Swap semi-sweet chocolate with dark or milk chocolate for different flavor profiles.
Toast pecans beforehand for extra crunch.
Use crushed graham crackers or crispy rice cereal instead of nuts for a nut-free version.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
