Martha Washington Candies

Here is a candy that can be given as gifts during the holidays or just gobbled up whenever you have a hankering for it. They are a hand-dipped pecan candy in a fondant-like base.

• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 cups shredded coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line 2 cookie sheets with wax paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix margarine, sugar and sweetened condensed milk in large mixing bowl. Add coconut, pecans, and vanilla; mix well, using a sturdy large spoon. Chill until firm enough to handle.

Step 3

Form into small balls and place on prepared cookie sheets . Chill until very firm.

Step 4

Melt chocolate chips in top pot of double boiler over simmering water. Using a toothpick, dip balls into melted chocolate. Let cool on wax paper.