MARTHA WASHINGTON BALLS

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These are also called Bon Bons. This recipe is from my dear, sweet, precious mama's church cookbook, which she gave one to me and one to my sister years ago. I sure do miss my mama!!! My sister & I use to make these every Christmas. 12/17/10: I also covered some with purple and some with yellow candy melts for my son and his...

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz powdered sugar
1 stick butter, softened
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla extract*
3 c chopped pecans (optional)
1 1/2 c baker's angel flake coconut
dash of salt
12 oz *chocolate chips or candy melts
1/2 *bar paraffin wax
*i just use almond bark candy coating rather than the chocolate chips and paraffin wax

Steps:

  • 1. Combine softened butter, powdered sugar and the Eagle Brand milk. Add in vanilla (or 1 tsp almond extract) and mix thoroughly. Add in the nuts and coconut. (At this point I refrigerate the mixture overnight or at least 6 to 8 hours for a firm mixture. Form into bite-size balls then dip in chocolate. (You may want to place the balls back in the fridge so they will be firm when dipping them in the chocolate). Now dip them in the melted chocolate then place them onto waxed paper and allow to dry. Store in an airtight container.
  • 2. *Note: If you're using either chocolate chips or candy melts and the wax, melt them together in the top of a double boiler. Dip the balls into the melted chocolate using tongs, a spoon or fork then put them on waxed paper to dry. If using almond bark candy coating simply melt bark according to package directions.
  • 3. *Hint: You can buy colored candy melts and cover the balls in the different colors as well as the chocolate. That makes a really festive presentation.
  • 4. TIP: Leave the butter (or margarine) out overnight or at least for several hours. You want it to be very soft. This candy freezes very well. No thawing is necessary.
  • 5. *Here's a photo of the almond bark candy coating that I use.

Nasib Rahman
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen. It makes them perfect for busy holiday bakers.


Numan Umar
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.


Bheki ncube
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I made these Martha Washington Balls for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


HELEN NWAKWELU
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Haris Op
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I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and always turn out perfect.


89 proboy
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These Martha Washington Balls are a classic for a reason. They are delicious and always a hit at parties.


Mohadeb Roy
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I would definitely recommend these cookies to anyone who loves a sweet and nutty treat.


Krishna Jayswal
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion.


Sultan Zia Ul Qamar kayani
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. I've never had anything like them before.


Kids Smith.
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These cookies are delicious! But they are very rich, so a little goes a long way.


Niccie Hill
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I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think I will try adding some more butter next time.


Lashanda Bain
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


B M Rabbi
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen. It makes them perfect for busy holiday bakers.


Ziana Martin
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.


Ralfs Gazners
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I made these Martha Washington Balls for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Daily Different works
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Wumi Oni
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I've been making these Martha Washington Balls for years and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and always turn out perfect.


Jenny Brete
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These Martha Washington Balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and tasted delicious.


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