1-Making Martha Washington Candies is a simple process that starts with prepping your ingredients for the best results.

2-Begin by chopping and thoroughly drying the maraschino cherries to remove any excess moisture, which helps the mixture hold its shape.

3-In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, chopped cherries, and chopped pecans until everything is well mixed.

4-After mixing, refrigerate the dough for at least two hours to firm it up, making it easier to handle.

5-Once chilled, shape the mixture into one-inch balls and chill them again for about 20 minutes.

6-While that’s happening, melt the candy coating according to the package instructions, then dip each ball into the coating, tapping off the excess before placing them on parchment-lined baking sheets to set.

7-Let the coated candies harden at room temperature or in the fridge for a smooth finish.

8-Prep cherries and mix ingredients

9-Refrigerate mixture

10-Shape and dip balls