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Martha Washington Candy

4 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted margarine
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 (16 ounce) boxes confectioners` sugar
1 (14 ounce) package coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon saltMix together the pecans and margarine.In another bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients. Add both mixtures together and mix well. Refrigerate for 3 hours.Roll into balls. Dip into 18 ounces of chocolate chips and 1 bar paraffin melted together in a double boiler. (Dip balls in chocolate with candy dipper or a wooden pick.)

 

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