Martha Washington Balls, Old Fashioned Southern Candy

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @evangeline3152
    @evangeline3152 2 года назад +38

    My mama made these one Christmas and added chopped maraschino cherries to hers. My brother and I both had pneumonia and we had a lot of snow for Mississippi. My dad built a snow man for us as we stood at the window and watched him. Even sick, that was the best Christmas of my life. Thanks for bringing back such good memories.

    • @thomasmax9369
      @thomasmax9369 2 года назад

      That's beautiful....am so Interested in it i will make one when I got home

    • @lifeisgoodll
      @lifeisgoodll 2 года назад +1

      My mom made these every year and sometimes she divided the batch and put maraschino cherries in half and coconut in half, with pecans in both. Delicious both ways.

  • @caitlinharrison6252
    @caitlinharrison6252 Год назад +1

    Dear LORD, I remember helping my neighbor make these wonderful gifts. Boy, that was great times as a teenager. I made them again 3 years ago. I enjoyed making these with my neices, and nephews.

  • @diannrogers4984
    @diannrogers4984 2 года назад +14

    When my daughter was in college she had a girl in her dorm from Australia. She had never had any kind of Christmas candy . So my daughter and I made all kinds of Christmas candy. The girls would gather in the hall and share treats from home. Oh what a great time, they shared. Great memories they had. Martha Washington candy was one we made.

    • @thomasmax9369
      @thomasmax9369 2 года назад

      Nice meal.... I'm going to try it when I get home,
      Hello 👋 how are you feeling today?

  • @donnadonaldson9671
    @donnadonaldson9671 2 года назад +1

    Oh my goodness. I’ve been making these for my husband every Christmas for 40 years. His mother gave me the recipe. It’s the only sweet thing he ask for at Christmas and now my son in law ask for them. It’s definitely a labor of love💕

  • @karenmcclung5046
    @karenmcclung5046 2 года назад +10

    This is the first time I have ever heard of Martha Washington candy. They look delicious! I plan on trying them and taking to my quilt guild retreat.

  • @dragosisters8548
    @dragosisters8548 Год назад

    You are just my hero! My mom, favorite Aunt, my grandmother and no telling how far down the line made this every Christmas as well! They are the best. My daughter owns a bakery and this is one of her Christmas Treats sold every year. Thanks for the memory!

  • @maryables6752
    @maryables6752 2 года назад +9

    I've never had Martha Washington candy balls, but they look delicious 😋 😍. Hope you are feeling better.

    • @thomasmax9369
      @thomasmax9369 2 года назад

      Oh I can see, I love the beautiful words oh her

  • @MelanieCravens
    @MelanieCravens 2 года назад +21

    Try warming up the sweetened condensed milk before adding into the mix. It mixes easier and still tastes just the same!
    Roll the mixture into a skinny log and slice into pieces the right size and then roll into balls.

  • @cynthiaquinlan364
    @cynthiaquinlan364 2 года назад

    Our wonderful neighbor makes them for us every Christmas and delivers them with her so sweet sons. It is the treat I look forward to every year.

  • @tatiannazutania7751
    @tatiannazutania7751 2 года назад +19

    These look so yummy. My friend makes Bourbon balls. One Christmas my mom and I sat and ate a whole tin of them. We got to laughing so loudly, we woke my kids up. It was Christmas eve and we had put out all the presents. My kids saw all the gifts and asked what we were laughing about. We told them Santa had told us a really good joke. We had Christmas around 3:00 am that year!! Thanks for jogging an old happy memory. God bless, and I'm glad you're on the mend.

    • @heidid5275
      @heidid5275 2 года назад +3

      Great story!!

    • @arthurburkhart3710
      @arthurburkhart3710 2 года назад +1

      Kathie says…I can just visualize this!! This put a smile on my face on this cold gloomy day!! Thanks for sharing your story!!🥰

    • @donnacarr3782
      @donnacarr3782 2 года назад +1

      Great story! 💕💕💕

    • @carolynbocksnick2165
      @carolynbocksnick2165 2 года назад

      Thanks to fffcccff to get

    • @tatiannazutania7751
      @tatiannazutania7751 2 года назад

      @@carolynbocksnick2165 I don't know what fffcccff means

  • @orrmarie
    @orrmarie 2 года назад +1

    I make these every Christmas. Wouldn't be Christmas without them. Yummy!!

  • @harrietlivengood6793
    @harrietlivengood6793 2 года назад

    You can’t go wrong with these delicious ingredients! These are FANTASTIC! A family favorite for YEARS! I’m thankful you’re feeling better, praise God!

  • @jackiemontogmery125
    @jackiemontogmery125 2 года назад +10

    My mom used to make Martha Washington candy for us as adults as part of our Christmas gifts. We all loved them! She's in Heaven now so good memories of her. Glad you are feeling better! Love your channel.

  • @merrilynrutledge9658
    @merrilynrutledge9658 2 года назад +1

    I make apricot coconut balls every Christmas which are similar. You put in coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and chopped apricots. You then roll into balls and then into the powdered sugar. Was my great grandmother's favorite. Have been making over 50 years. These look good also. May have to try.

  • @kayeprescott8228
    @kayeprescott8228 2 года назад

    Thank you Tammy for making these Martha Washington balls! My mother made this every Christmas for her family. Now that she’s gone and I’m the oldest, I make them every Christmas for my siblings. You make yours exactly the way she did❤

  • @anitaashley8946
    @anitaashley8946 2 года назад +2

    I always add half a cherry in each center and I don’t use coconut all the time. You haven’t ate one til you put a cherry in them. I also use different dips. Salted caramel, butterscotch, etc. my daughter and I try to make during holidays Atleast every year or two. Looks great!!! I’m behind so I think I will make some. 🙏🏻♥️💥🙏🏻♥️💥

  • @99zanne
    @99zanne 2 года назад

    My mama made these at Christmas, and bourbon balls (vanilla wafer kind), and also taught me how to make what we call uncooked fondant (not the stuff on cakes or the stuff with Karo), which I flavor, tint, roll, and dip. I use paraffin not shortening! It’s all so, so good. Ghirardelli used to make a huge block of dipping chocolate in milk and dark that I used, but about I think 8-9 years ago, they discontinued. Best chocolate for dipping ever. Brought back a lot of memories! TFS.

  • @patc.318
    @patc.318 2 года назад +6

    Hi Tammy! This brings back memories of Christmas holidays at my grandmother's home. She made Martha Washington candy every year. It was always a huge fave with all the family members who would visit during the holidays. I've kept the tradition going for my crew. They enjoy helping....well, more like doing a taste test! Lol Thanks for another video, y'all!

    • @joaneaves7254
      @joaneaves7254 2 года назад

      Hope u feeling better eaves cornith ms

  • @lifeisgoodll
    @lifeisgoodll 2 года назад

    Thanks for the sweet memories of my mother. She made these every Christmas when I was growing up. They’re my favorites but I haven’t made them since she passed. Maybe I’ll make a half-batch soon. (She actually used paraffin in her melted chocolate but I use shortening.)

  • @annwickham4332
    @annwickham4332 2 года назад

    I remember my Mom making these at Christmas years ago, thank you for the look back

  • @lisagood1385
    @lisagood1385 2 года назад +4

    Hey y’all! These look amazing! I’m not much of a coconut fan but I just might have to try these!! Have a blessed week and so glad you are feeling better.

  • @patriciapoole9983
    @patriciapoole9983 2 года назад +1

    I have never had these got to try them thanks God bless you both

  • @katiek1856
    @katiek1856 2 года назад +1

    I will make this. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @bamagirl6403
    @bamagirl6403 2 года назад

    I love Martha Washington candy!!! My friend made them and then she gave me her recipe. I used to make them every Christmas but since children married I quit cause I would eat to many. Lol. Glad to see U making them Tammy. I may have to make some. U r making me hungry.

  • @adelaidebarone3807
    @adelaidebarone3807 2 года назад

    Look delicious! I'm definitely going to make these this Christmas!

  • @stacyvakassian2334
    @stacyvakassian2334 2 года назад +2

    I’ve never heard of these before, but they look yummy !

  • @paulapool5721
    @paulapool5721 2 года назад

    My mother-in-law always made Martha Washington’s for Christmas. Yummy! I’ve never made ‘em myself. So thanks for showing me how❣️

  • @deloreswilliams7288
    @deloreswilliams7288 2 года назад +4

    So glad you and Chris are doing better...glad you are back! Appreciate all you have done to keep us informed.

  • @loramuer9314
    @loramuer9314 2 года назад +4

    Looks fabulous especially with the toffee bits!I will definitely try making these with my granddaughter.We are compiling recipes for a cookbook to give all the relatives next Christmas so thanks for the great idea!!!

  • @yarlettegebarowski5995
    @yarlettegebarowski5995 2 года назад

    I have made these for Christmas as long as I can remember and they are always a big hit.I have never rolled them in toffee bits but I am sure they are wonderful that way . I will try some of them that way next time . Love watching you cook.

  • @francesmorgan6397
    @francesmorgan6397 Год назад

    These sound delicious i think i will make these for Christmas 🎄🎄

  • @shiningwhitelight9710
    @shiningwhitelight9710 2 года назад +11

    This reminds me of a time I made a batch of peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate...I made half & froze the rest for later... half was close to 100 balls...exhausting but well worth it! We'll do anything for our kids! 🤣

  • @barbarawilliams6978
    @barbarawilliams6978 2 года назад

    Wow! Wish I could have been in your neighborhood this week. I’d have paid you a visit, COVID or not. That candy takes me back to my early years of marriage when I made all that sweet stuff. Glad you are feeling better!

  • @sherrygilpin5130
    @sherrygilpin5130 2 года назад

    Thank you for making these. I haven't made them since the 80's and had lost my recipe!

  • @sandranunley935
    @sandranunley935 2 года назад +3

    I always make Martha Washington candy for Christmas. My children and grandchildren love them❤️. Never dipped them in pecans though. I’ll have to try that😄

  • @patriciahartless2095
    @patriciahartless2095 2 года назад

    Hello Tammy and Chris . Thanks for sharing . The recipe for Martha Washington candy . Never heard of it or ate any . Make wonderful gifts for the holidays . Both Of You. Have A Wonderful Weekend .🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹

  • @bridgetgreene2457
    @bridgetgreene2457 2 года назад +1

    I have never ate a Martha Washington Ball ... but I love Coconut Balls, so I’d like to try these ! Great job

  • @debbiealtman4572
    @debbiealtman4572 2 года назад

    The old fashioned candy looks delicious.

  • @SuziQ1207
    @SuziQ1207 2 года назад +1

    One of my favorites! Thanks for sharing!

  • @deewinston5651
    @deewinston5651 2 года назад +2

    Your Candy looks so yummy and pretty. Thank you for making these and sharing this with us while your still getting your strength back. I was wondering about your Daddy and sister too. Praying for all.❤️✝️🙏💐

  • @kaylawson1615
    @kaylawson1615 2 года назад +1

    One of my favorite homemade candies…,May mama always made it every Christmas!!!! Always with coconut and pecans, some with just coconut some just pecans some without coconut or pecans and some with crushed peppermint….Great memories.

  • @tammyrexroad8020
    @tammyrexroad8020 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the yummy recipe. Your flowers are beautiful 😍

  • @JacindaH
    @JacindaH 2 года назад

    I ended up with a pretty severe stomach issue and can't have nuts which kills me. So now I made toffee that I crumble up in my food processor and use them in cookies and banana bread. Not as good as pecans, but it's delicious. If you put them on top of your banana bread it gives the best flavor and crunch

  • @lindaconner5955
    @lindaconner5955 2 года назад +3

    I love everything about this recipe

  • @elizabethg333
    @elizabethg333 2 года назад +2

    It looks absolutely scrumptious x

  • @avagates2039
    @avagates2039 2 года назад +1

    I have never heard of Martha Washington Balls. They look delicious.

  • @cynthiaamitrano8915
    @cynthiaamitrano8915 2 года назад +1

    I have never heard of these. They look delicious and I’m sure they are. If you buy the Wilton brand chocolate candy melts and mix the dark chocolate and milk chocolate you get just the best flavored coating. I did this years ago when making homemade candy was all the rage. It was out if necessity since I didn’t have enough of either kind to make whatever it was I was making at the time.

  • @natalijaparadiso7566
    @natalijaparadiso7566 2 года назад +3

    They look scrumptious ❤

  • @robertasparks3144
    @robertasparks3144 2 года назад

    My Momma made peanut butter candy at Christmas😋 oh how us kids loved it.

  • @jenjoy3215
    @jenjoy3215 2 года назад +3

    Yum! As a child without any refined tastes I hated coconut anything. As an adult I can’t get enough of it.

  • @lindal5303
    @lindal5303 2 года назад +2

    I'm glad you're both feeling better. I don't think I've ever had this candy, looks amazing! I'll give it a try.🥀

  • @gracejesus9346
    @gracejesus9346 2 года назад +1

    Welcome back guys, you look beautifully great so God did takes care of you both during this recovery season. Be strong and God bless you both

  • @SK-ki1te
    @SK-ki1te 2 года назад

    Los Angeles is home to wonderful See’s Candies. The variety box had the Martha Washingtons! I love the idea of making homemade since I don’t live there anymore! Thx!

  • @lizetearruda3196
    @lizetearruda3196 2 года назад +1

    I have never heard of these lovely treats looks delicious

  • @tinkerbellwiz
    @tinkerbellwiz 2 года назад +1

    Those looked delicious 😋 thank you

  • @lauriemathews7974
    @lauriemathews7974 2 года назад +1

    i've never heard of these. they sound good!! Glad ya'll are doing well!!

  • @marciamccrorey5516
    @marciamccrorey5516 2 года назад

    praise God you Guys are Doing well God is Good I will give this a Try thanks for sharing

  • @joypeel791
    @joypeel791 2 года назад

    My ex Mother in Law made these without the chocolate. The one thing I asked for and didn't get was her recipes. I will use your recipe to try to replicate hers. I know what it is like to not have an appetite, last time I went 2 weeks and ended up in hospital so keep some protein drinks on hand and don't loose your strength.

  • @dawnperez2888
    @dawnperez2888 2 года назад +1

    My. Mama. Made this. Miss them. I'm. Going. Make them

  • @susangibbs4588
    @susangibbs4588 2 года назад +3

    Thanks Tammy, I've never heard of Martha Washington Balls. They look delicious and probably a fun thing to make with my grandkids! Happy Valentine's Day 💗

  • @viviansiler3968
    @viviansiler3968 2 года назад +2

    I had never heard of them, but they sure look yummy.

  • @darlenesmith7680
    @darlenesmith7680 2 года назад +3

    I have never heard of these. I am sure Mama would have known what they are. Happyto of been told now, and I will definitely give them a try!
    Continued healing, Tammy. Love you both! 💛🙏💛

  • @deborahknight5630
    @deborahknight5630 2 года назад +1

    Where have I been? Never heard of them but I ♥️ all of those ingredients so I'm sure they are good.

  • @Brie7362
    @Brie7362 2 года назад

    I never heard of Martha Washington Balls, but they look delicious.

  • @phyllisbakercoffman8988
    @phyllisbakercoffman8988 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing sweetie 💖

  • @dianakoontz3518
    @dianakoontz3518 2 года назад +2

    " Under the weather".. keep doing well!🙋☺️

  • @chrisshirer3573
    @chrisshirer3573 2 года назад

    How FUN! I have never had these before but they have all my favorite ingredients! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

  • @paulaschumacher5489
    @paulaschumacher5489 2 года назад +2

    I had never heard of or seen these. Yeah. Yummy Yum!!

  • @lindatucker4831
    @lindatucker4831 2 года назад

    I made my love some Heath bar cookies for Valentines Day!!!

  • @gcbaba
    @gcbaba 2 года назад +4

    You had me at “ butter, pecans….”🤣

  • @nathancoffey151
    @nathancoffey151 2 года назад +1

    Every year and she also would make Date loaf candy. She's starting to slow down now as she is in her mid 80s. This video brings back good memories. Thanks again, Nathan

    • @sheryladams1964
      @sheryladams1964 2 года назад

      Date loaf candy is delicious! My mother made it 🙂

  • @alesiahowington5507
    @alesiahowington5507 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for your hard work!!!

  • @lizsmothers1352
    @lizsmothers1352 2 года назад

    They look delicious. A quick treat for the sweet tooth. Thank you.

  • @trevahilliard5711
    @trevahilliard5711 2 года назад +2

    Great show very informative

  • @maurisapoore4280
    @maurisapoore4280 2 года назад +2

    Ok now I know what to use the rest of the condensed milk for from the coconut macaroons recipe from the other day!! They look yummy!! Never had them before!!

  • @karrinne1000
    @karrinne1000 2 года назад

    Oh how I wish I wasn't allergic to coconut. These look so yummy.

  • @opera2die4
    @opera2die4 2 года назад

    Wow! Looks amazing but I never heard of Martha Washington Balls before! My mom would make cookie but not candy…..It has all the ingredients I love! I will definitely try to make them for my family!🤗

  • @carolynharmon7074
    @carolynharmon7074 2 года назад +2

    Sounds like it would make a great Coconut Easter Egg.

  • @bethwillard7795
    @bethwillard7795 2 года назад +2

    Blessings always ☝🏼🙏🙏🙏✋💕☃️❤️🥰👏🤩

  • @7dollarx
    @7dollarx 2 года назад +2

    Going to try these. They look so delicious

  • @lilianpoulsen8394
    @lilianpoulsen8394 2 года назад

    I’d like a crushed peppermint cane coating! 😍

  • @melissaphillips3088
    @melissaphillips3088 2 года назад +1

    I have not heard of these but they look so good and I know taste wonderful Tammy. 😋

  • @cherylvalentine693
    @cherylvalentine693 2 года назад

    I want one! I’ve never heard of Martha Washington balls but I’m going to try these. Thank you Tammy. Happy Belated Valentine’s Day & get well soon.

  • @barbarawren4731
    @barbarawren4731 2 года назад

    They look delicious but unfortunately I have never even heard of these…I guess I will need to make some to try…Thanks for sharing with us…

  • @mrs.henderson7602
    @mrs.henderson7602 2 года назад +1

    Really lovely 🥰 flowers 💐

  • @sandomingo8852
    @sandomingo8852 2 года назад +2

    I was sure there was going to be a cherry in them. They look delicious!

  • @cathywhite321
    @cathywhite321 2 года назад

    Oh Tammy they look delicious I know I would love them yummy thank shareing
    🥰😍😍💓

  • @bessiejohnson5690
    @bessiejohnson5690 2 года назад

    My grandma made them every Xmas, I've never made them didn't know how she made them. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I want to order your cookbook.

  • @jackiesexton2783
    @jackiesexton2783 2 года назад

    I make these with almonds and coat them in semi sweet chocolate. Making them taste like a homemade almond joy. They are good both ways. Keep the recipes coming.

  • @laureencortese8588
    @laureencortese8588 2 года назад

    Momma never made sweets, once in a great while she would make a carrot cake . I’ll have to make these for Christmas this year. Looks yummy 😋

  • @caitlinharrison6252
    @caitlinharrison6252 Год назад

    We added candy cherries, and Mrs. Ida called them GEORGE WASHINGTON. Thanks for sharing the information and memories.

  • @marywatkins6798
    @marywatkins6798 2 года назад +1

    I have never heard of these, though they look delicious! I am from a family that did alot of homemade candy at the holidays but not these!

  • @darlaballenger2357
    @darlaballenger2357 2 года назад +1

    OMG! That picture of that candy looks so good. I will watch later can't watch right now.

  • @janemartin229
    @janemartin229 2 года назад +2

    I had never heard of these until The Hillbilly Kitchen made them a few years ago. I'll bet they would be good with some chopped cherries in them.

  • @carolbenson6524
    @carolbenson6524 2 года назад +1

    Aren't these cute! How is everyone feeling? Definitely going to make these!

  • @ljo6657
    @ljo6657 2 года назад

    Wow. I have never heard of this dessert before! I’ll have to make them sometime soon. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

  • @sammyhakimvlogs5608
    @sammyhakimvlogs5608 2 года назад

    This Martha Washington Balls recipe looks so delicious Ms. Tammy.

  • @craigponder2697
    @craigponder2697 2 года назад

    I make them every Christmas, I melt dark chocolate with a bar of parafin in a double boiler to did them. My family loves
    them

  • @angelabain7974
    @angelabain7974 2 года назад

    Gulf wax or paramount crystal are great to smooth out and thin your chocolate 💕

  • @denisebrown6654
    @denisebrown6654 2 года назад +1

    They are delicious dipped in white chocolate and add walnuts instead of pecans