Old Fashioned Martha Washington Candy - Check the comments for full recipe

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ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
4 cups powdered sugar
14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
3 cups pecans, chopped
6 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons shortening