December 28 - National Chocolate Candy Day

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      Title: Martha Washington Candy
 Categories: Candy, Chocolate, Snacks, Nuts
      Yield: 66 servings
 
      1 c  Butter; softened
      4 c  Confectioners' sugar
     14 oz Can sweetened condensed
           - milk
      1 ts Vanilla extract
      3 c  Sweetened shredded coconut
      2 c  Chopped pecans; toasted
      6 c  Semisweet chocolate chips
    1/4 c  Shortening
 
  In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, milk
  and vanilla until blended. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  Divide dough in half; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour.
  
  Working with half the dough at a time, shape mixture
  into 1" balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
  Refrigerate 30 minutes longer.
  
  In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely
  simmering water, melt chocolate chips and shortening;
  stir until smooth. Dip balls in melted chocolate; allow
  excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper. Top with
  additional coconut if desired. Refrigerate until set.
  
  TO MAKE AHEAD: Store in an airtight container in the
  refrigerator.
  
  Cindi Booger, Ardmore, Alabama
  
  Makes: about 5 1/2 dozen
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
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