Tried yummy new candy recipe - without my allergens

 The original recipe was Martha Washington Candy, so this is the Allergen free Martha Washington Candy.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Additional time 2 hours 30 minutes 

Total time 3 hours

Ingredients

1/2 cup ghee or coconut oil  (I used the ghee because it doesn't have the two proteins I am allergic to, casein and lactose)

2 cups powdered sugar

1 can (7.4 oz) sweetened condensed coconut milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (I used unsweetened because that is what I had on hand and it seemed sweet enough to me)

1 cup shopped pecans

10 maraschino cherries, drained, blotted dry and chopped.

2 packages of Nestle Toll House Simply Delicious allergen free morsels (I used 1 package of Dark Chocolate to dip half the centers and 1 package of Semi-Sweet chocolate to dip the other half.)

The original recipe called for white melts to drizzle on the top of the finished chocolates, but I skipped this step, because someone (it may have been me) had already used the Nestle Toll House Simply Delicious white morsels in a trail mix.

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  In a large bowl, mix the ghee or coconut oil, powdered sugar, Sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vanilla until combined.

2.  Stir in the coconut, pecans, and chopped cherries.

3. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes or until firm enough to handle.

4. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper (or waxed paper) and set aside.

5. Roll the chilled dough into 1 inch balls and place on the lined baking sheets.

6.  Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm.  If you live in a cold place, like I do, you can place the baking sheets in your car to chill.

7.  Melt 1 package of the morsels in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds.  Stir.  If still lumpy, microwave for another 10 seconds and stir.  If still lumpy, you can microwave for another 10 seconds.  When the morsels look smooth, it is ready for dipping your centers.  Remove 1 tray of centers from your refrigerator or other chilling area and use a toothpick, fork, baby spoon or chocolate dipping tool to dip the balls into the melted chocolate.  Tap excess off and place back onto the lined baking sheet.  When you have finished with one baking sheet, place it back in the refrigerator or other cool area and repeat (melting the second package of morsels and dipping the second sheet of centers.

8.When all the centers have been dipped, you can melt the white morsels if you choose, and drizzle on top of the candies.

9.  Allow the chocolate to set.  Serve and enjoy. If you want to give them as gifts, you can use paper candy cups for each chocolate and put them into a gift box, tin, or holiday plate.