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Title: Martha Washington Candy
Categories: Candy, Chocolate, Snacks, Nuts
Yield: 66 servings

1 c Butter; softened
4 c Confectioners' sugar
14 oz Can sweetened condensed
- milk
1 ts Vanilla extract
3 c Sweetened shredded coconut
2 c Chopped pecans; toasted
6 c Semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 c Shortening

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.

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

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.

TO MAKE AHEAD: Store in an airtight container in the
refrigerator.

Cindi Booger, Ardmore, Alabama

Makes: about 5 1/2 dozen

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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