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                          COCONUT DATE SLICES

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Serving Size  : 7    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  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

 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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