Recipe By : Old magazine clippings, 1940 to 1970's
Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts
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 Dates -- pitted
2 tb Butter
1 c Nuts -- chopped
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/8 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Flaked coconut -- toasted
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.
