Martha Washingtons (choc dipped coconut, nut and cherry chocolate made at Xmas)

1 - 7 oz package coconut
2 lbs powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter (not margarine)
1 cup Eagle Brand Sweet and Condensed milk
1 lb chopped pecans
16 oz jar of chopped Maraschino Cherries (drained well)

Mix all ingredients in bowl.  Will be stiff.  Roll into small spoon-sized balls and place on waxed paper and freeze overnight.  This will help when dipping.

In double boiler, melt 1/4 lb parafix wax and 12 oz pkg milk chocolate chips.  Dip with toothpick and remove after choc stiffens.  Can drizzle choc where toothpick was.

Keep chilled.