{"id":74978,"date":"2024-02-11T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/11\/martha-washington-candy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-11T01:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T01:00:00","slug":"martha-washington-candy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/11\/martha-washington-candy\/","title":{"rendered":"Martha Washington Candy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Martha Washington Candy\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Martha Washington Candy\u00a0is an easy no-bake treat filled with cherries, coconut and pecans, and then coated in chocolate. Perfect for Christmas and Valentine\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n<p>Chocolate-covered anything makes for such an irresistible sweet treat! We love classic <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chocolate-covered-strawberries\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Covered Strawberries<\/a>, creamy <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chocolate-covered-bananas\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Covered Banana Bites<\/a> and amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chocolate-covered-oreos\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Covered Oreos<\/a>. They\u2019re all so easy and great for any occasion!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245559\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Martha Washington Candy\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245559\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Martha Washington Candy\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-martha-washington-candy\">What is Martha Washington Candy?<\/h2>\n<p>Martha Washington Candy is one of the those old-fashioned recipes that gets passed down from generation to generation! They are nostalgic and heart-warming, and my favorite kind of recipe to make for my family and friends. It\u2019s unclear how these little bites of heaven originated, but most conclude that they were invented by a chain of candy stores. These stores were popular from the 1890s until the depression in the 1920s.<\/p>\n<p>They are always filled with a creamy coconut center with some type of nuts, and then covered in chocolate. Often recipes include maraschino cherries, which, in my opinion, gives them an extra special taste. Plus, the pop of red color in the center makes them perfect for homemade gift-giving during the holiday season, and for Valentine\u2019s Day treats! <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-needed\">Ingredients Needed<\/h2>\n<p>Making this Martha Washington Candy recipe with my kids is a cherished family tradition. Luckily, the ingredients are simple pantry staples that you may already have on-hand. Here\u2019s everything you\u2019ll need, and you\u2019ll find the exact measurements in the recipe card.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maraschino Cherries:<\/strong> These are preserved, sweetened cherries that are the signature ingredient for this Martha Washington Candy recipe.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter:<\/strong> Holds the filling together while adding rich, buttery flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweetened Condensed Milk:<\/strong> Makes every bite of these confections super creamy, rich and sweet!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shredded Sweetened Coconut:<\/strong> Shredded coconut pairs wonderfully with the fruity cherries, crunchy nuts and chocolate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powdered Sugar:<\/strong> To sweeten these bites of delight!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pecans: <\/strong>Toasted pecans add the perfect nutty crunch that is a great contrast to the creamy center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla Extract:<\/strong> For a subtle sweet warmth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dark Chocolate:<\/strong> You can use dark coating chocolate or candy melts for the outside chocolate coating of the candies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-martha-washington-candy\">How to Make Martha Washington Candy<\/h2>\n<p>These candies are so easy to make! No need to turn on the oven, and you don\u2019t even need a mixer! Here\u2019s how simply they come together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep:<\/strong> Prepare the maraschino cherries by roughly chopping them into small pieces and then pressing as much juice out of them by squeezing them in cheesecloth or paper towels. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Filling:<\/strong> In a large bowl, melt the butter. Add the sweetened condensed milk, coconut, powdered sugar, pecans, vanilla, and the prepared maraschino cherries. Mix together until combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill &amp; Roll Into Balls:<\/strong> Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, use a medium cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop 3-tablespoon-sized portions into your hand. Roll with your hands to make a uniform ball. Don\u2019t worry if the coconut sticks out here and there.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill:<\/strong> Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge while you prepare the coating chocolate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Chocolate Coating:<\/strong> Add the coating chocolate to a small bowl and heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, heating in 20-second intervals. Stir well between each intervals until all the chocolate is melted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dip Into Chocolate &amp; Chill:<\/strong> Use a fork to dip the balls in the chocolate until the are fully coated, tapping off the excess on the side of the bowl. Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill until the chocolate has fully hardened.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245375\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Martha Washington Candy\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1200x1200.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-150x150.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1200x1200.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245375\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Martha Washington Candy\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1200x1200.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-and-variations\">Tips and Variations<\/h3>\n<p>Here are a few tips to give you success in making Martha Washington Candies! Even though they look super fancy, they\u2019re actually so simple to make! You can also change them up and make them your own!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make Them Plain:<\/strong> If you do not care for maraschino cherries or pecans, they may be omitted from the recipe.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cherry Prep Tip:<\/strong> Try to get as much liquid out of the cherries as possible. Too much moisture from them will make the filling too soft and it won\u2019t set up the way it\u2019s supposed to. Measure the 10 ounces of cherries after they have been removed from the jar and chopped, but not before all the liquid has been squeezed out of them.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chocolate Chips:<\/strong> You may use regular chocolate chips to coat the candy instead of candy melts or coating chocolate. Add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to each cup of chocolate chips that you use to give it a softer bite.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Chocolate:<\/strong> For the best coating chocolate to use in this recipe, look for Ghirardelli dark chocolate coating wafers. They taste phenomenal with the coconut filling!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toasting Nuts:<\/strong> To toast your pecans, roast them in a single layer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 7 minutes, or until they darken slightly in color and become very fragrant. Let them cool completely before chopping them and adding them to the filling.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245560\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Martha Washington Candy\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245560\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Martha Washington Candy\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-3-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storing-leftovers\">Storing Leftovers <\/h3>\n<p>Once your Martha Washington Candy has cooled and is set, you\u2019re ready to enjoy it or save it for later. This is a great dessert recipe to make ahead of time because it keeps well for a long time. I like to wrap it up and share it with friends and neighbors during the holidays!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>At Room Temperature:<\/strong> This candy may be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the Refrigerator:<\/strong> For longer storage, place it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> It\u2019s even freezer-friendly! Store it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. If frozen, allow them to thaw for 2 hours at room temperature.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245561\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Martha Washington Candy\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245561\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Martha Washington Candy\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-7-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-candy-recipes\">More Candy Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have made these delectable candies, you are going to want even more candy recipes! Whether it\u2019s for a holiday celebration, a party or just for snacking on at home, these are some of our favorites that we love to make and enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/martha-washington-candy-1-3.jpg&amp;description=Martha Washington Candy\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"245372\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/martha-washington-candy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: TRC - RECIPE SAVE - DT - INL --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<p><!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: TRC - RECIPE SAVE - MB - INL --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-245373\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"245373\" data-servings=\"30\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-245373-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"245373\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-245373-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Prepare the maraschino cherries by roughly chopping them into small pieces and then pressing as much juice out of them by squeezing them in cheesecloth or paper towels. Set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-245373-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, melt the butter. Add the sweetened condensed milk, coconut, powdered sugar, pecans, vanilla, and the prepared maraschino cherries. Mix together until combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-245373-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, use a medium cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop 3-tablespoon-sized portions into your hand. Roll with your hands to make a uniform ball. Don\u2019t worry if the coconut sticks out here and there.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-245373-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge while you prepare the coating chocolate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-245373-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Add the coating chocolate to a small bowl and heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, heating in 20-second intervals. Stir well between each intervals until all the chocolate is melted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-245373-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Use a fork to dip the balls in the chocolate until the are fully coated, tapping off the excess on the side of the bowl. Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill until the chocolate has fully hardened.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">173<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">82<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">17<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">117<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span 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