Martha Washington Candies

By srumbel

These Martha Washington Candies are an excellent addition to your holiday celebrations, are ideal for gift giving, and look impressive on a cookie tray!
from momontimeout.com

Ingredients

• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, melted
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 1 Tbls vanilla extract
• 1 14 oz package shredded coconut, sweetened
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 10 oz jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
• 4 cups chopped pecans
• 1 16 oz package chocolate Candiquik

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients except for Candiquik in a large bowl.
Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Form into balls about the size of a walnut or whatever size you prefer.
Refrigerate balls for 20 minutes.
Line baking sheet with waxed paper.
Melt Candiquik according to package directions.
Dip balls into chocolate, tap off excess, and place on lined baking sheet to set up.
Repeat until all balls are covered in chocolate.
Store in airtight container.