This recipe was written on a lined index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy (spelling corrected).

Martha Washington Chocolates
(Makes about 5 lbs)

Melt 1/4 lb. of butter or oleo and add 1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, 2 lbs. powdered sugar, 1 can coconut, 1 pt. chopped fine pecans.

Mix together, roll into small balls and dip in chocolate mix.

Chocolate Mix

Mix 12 ozs. of semi-sweet chocolate with 1 bar (1/4 lb) of paraffin (melt over low heat or double boiler).

Stick toothpick in balls, dip into chocolate mix.

Drop on wax paper to cool.