| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Dairy, Grains |
|
Candies |
7 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 2 |
c |
Sugar |
| 1 |
tb |
Light corn syrup |
| 3/4 |
c |
Evaporated milk |
| 6 3/4 |
oz |
Pitted dates |
| 2 |
tb |
Butter |
| 1 |
c |
Chopped nuts |
| 1/2 |
ts |
Vanilla extract |
| 1/8 |
ts |
Salt |
| 1 1/2 |
c |
Flaked coconut, toasted |
INSTRUCTIONS
DIRECTIONS: Mix first 3 ingredients in saucepan. Cook, stirring, until a
small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water
(232-F). Add dates; cook, stirring, until mixture returns to 232-F. Remove
from heat, and cool to lukewarm (110-F). Add remaining ingredients, except
coconut, and beat until thick. Shape in 2 or 3 rolls 1 1/2" in diameter.
Roll in coconut. When firm, cut in 1/2" slices.
Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's
From: Sallie Austin
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