Martha Washington Candy
Martha Washington Candy is a rich, layered chocolate and caramel treat with hints of vanilla and nuts, perfect as a dessert or festive snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, white sugar, butter, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235°F to 240°F) or about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and nuts.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9×9 inch pan and let it cool slightly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the warm mixture; let stand until chips soften.
- Smooth melted chocolate over the top with a spatula; sprinkle shredded coconut if desired.
- Allow candy to cool completely at room temperature until firm.
- Cut into squares and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
For a softer texture, refrigerate the candy before cutting. Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for variation.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/martha-washington-candy-delight/