martha washington balls
A very good friend of my mother, who I called Aunt Daisy, taught me to make this candy. It was a favorite of my brother, Curtis. I would make it for him every Christmas and put it in a decorated coffee can.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
50 pieces
Ingredients
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 large block of paraffin wax
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
- 1 can coconut flakes
- 1 can eagle brand milk
- 1 stick margarine, melted
- 2 boxes powdered sugar
How To Make martha washington balls
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Step 1Mix everything together except chocolate chips and paraffin wax. Chill.
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Step 2Roll into small balls and chill again.
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Step 3Melt chocolate and paraffin wax together in a double boiler. Dip the balls in chocolate mixture. Place on wax paper to cool.
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