Chocolate Date Nut Logs
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains, Dairy, Vegetables | Candy | 18 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | Chopped pitted dates |
| 1 | c | Finely chopped walnuts |
| 1 | c | Flaked coconut |
| 1/3 | c | Cream of coconut |
| 5/8 | 12-oz Nestle Toll House | |
| semi-sweet chocolate | ||
| morsels 1-1/4 cup | ||
| 1 | T | Vegetable shortening |
| 2 | T | Finely chopped walnuts |
INSTRUCTIONS
Centers: In large bowl, combine dates, nuts, coconut and cream of coconut. Knead lightly until well blended. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto waxed-paper-lined cookie sheets. Shape into logs. Chill until firm (about 30 minutes). Coating: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels and vegetable shortening. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat but keep over hot water. Dip logs in chocolate; shake off excess. Place on wire racks set over waxed paper. Sprinkle each log with about 1/8 teaspoonful chopped nuts. Chill until set (about 15 minutes). Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Makes about 1-1/2 dozen logs. From <Favorite Recipes: Nestle Sweet Treats>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 134
Calories From Fat: 73
Total Fat: 8.7g
Cholesterol: <1mg
Sodium: 14.5mg
Potassium: 114.3mg
Carbohydrates: 14.9g
Fiber: 2.1g
Sugar: 8.2g
Protein: 1.8g