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                        MOM'S NUT AND DATE CANDY

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies                          Mom

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1       c            Nuts, finely chopped
                       -(walnuts, pecans, etc.)
  1       c            Dates, finely chopped
  2       c            Sugar, granulated
    1/2   c            Water (up to 3/4 cup)
  1       T            Karo

 Boil a syrup of the sugar, water and Karo; stop as or before it reaches
 the soft ball stage.  Let cool.  Beat in the dates until they
 "disintegrate," then the nuts.

 Wet a dish towel in cold water.  Spoon the candy along the middle of the
 towel in piles.  Fold towel over; roll it, pressing firmly constantly.
 Leave to cool and harden.  Slice approximately 1/4-inch pieces.  Might
 want to roll slices in coconut, chopped nuts, etc.  (Mom never did, tho'.)



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