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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  Pecans; chopped & 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.
  
  Recipe by Cindi Booger, Ardmore, Alabama
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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