Ingredients
2 cup sugar
1 tbsp light corn syrup
3/4 cup evaporated milk
6 3/4 oz pitted dates
2 tbsp butter
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
Directions
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
Servings: 7 servings
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Categories: Fruit
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