Chocolate-date Log
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains | Candies | 1 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| Nancy Speicher DPXX20A | ||
| 1 | lb | Pitted dates |
| 2/3 | c | Walnuts, coarsely chopped |
| 1/4 | c | Candied red cherries, chopped |
| 5 | Pieces candied ginger | |
| finely chopped 3 tb | ||
| 2 | T | Sugar |
| 4 | oz | Semisweet chocolate squares |
| 1 | c | Walnuts, chopped |
INSTRUCTIONS
Grind dates through finest blade of meat grinder, or chop very fine in blender or food processor. 2. Combine dates, 2/3 c nuts, the candied cherries and ginger. Turn out on breadboard sprinkled with sugar. Knead with hands to blend thoroughly. 3. Form into a roll, 2" thick & about 9" long. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate at least 1 hour before coating with chocolate. 4. In top of double boiler, melt chocolate over hot, not boiling, water. Pour over date roll, spreading to coat evenly all over. Roll in chopped walnuts. Refrigerate until chocolate is hard. 5. To serve, cut into thin slices. Makes 1 log, about 1 3/4 lbs. Source: McMcall's Cookery, No. 13 From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 3195
Calories From Fat: 1350
Total Fat: 162.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 25.7mg
Potassium: 3836.1mg
Carbohydrates: 464.2g
Fiber: 56g
Sugar: 317.6g
Protein: 45.6g