Description
A delightful holiday treat made with sweetened coconut, crunchy pecans, and juicy cherries, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces chocolate chips (for dipping)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, powdered sugar, chopped pecans, chopped cherries, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or bites and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the bites for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each coconut bite into the melted chocolate, making sure they’re fully coated, then return them to the baking sheet.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up the process.
- Serve and enjoy your Martha Washington Candy at holiday gatherings or gift them to loved ones.
Notes
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. These candies can last up to two weeks and can also be frozen for 1-2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg