Martha Washington Candies: Easy Indulgence for Homemade Treats
Martha Washington Candies are a delicious blend of chocolate and coconut that make for an easy homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 candies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together shredded coconut, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Form mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen coconut ball into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Return to the baking sheet and refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding chopped nuts to the coconut mixture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 candies
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg