Martha Washington Candy

Martha Washington Candy is a bite-sized treat made with a creamy filling of coconut, pecans, and cherries, then coated in a smooth layer of semi-sweet chocolate.I like to add a sprinkle of coconut flakes for the finishing touch, but that is up to you–they are delicious either way! If you love bite-sized candy, you will want to try my $300 Candy, too, another sweet treat perfect for any occasion, and especially popular around the holidays! Both candies make great gifts! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe What Is Martha Washington Candy? Martha Washington Candy is named after the Martha Washington Candy Company that started in the 1890s.By the 1920s they had a chain of stores across the United States selling ice cream and chocolates.

Not long after the Great Depression, the candy stores closed.But, the candies kept the name and continue to ‘live on’ through traditions and generations.Ingredients & Substitutions Butter: Unsalted butter adds richness and a creamy texture to the filling.

Salted butter would also work, but it may slightly alter the flavor of the candies.(They will still be delicious, though!) Sugar: Confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar) sweetens the filling and adds to the creamy texture.Sweetened Condensed Milk: Look for a can of sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk).

It adds sweetness and moisture, bindin