martha washington balls

Sterlington, LA
Updated on May 18, 2013

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

  • Step 1
    Mix everything together except chocolate chips and paraffin wax. Chill.
  • Step 2
    Roll into small balls and chill again.
  • Step 3
    Melt 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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Category: Candies
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Sugar

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