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Candy Date Roll




Source of Recipe


Lil Carlson


Recipe Introduction


This is from about 1936 and typed in exactly as it was written.


List of Ingredients




5 C granulated sugar
1 pound dates, pitted
1 C evaporated milk
1 C chopped nuts
1 T butter
powdered sugar

Recipe



Cook together sugar, dates, and milk until mixture forms a soft ball in cold water(234). Remove from fire. Set pan in cold water and let cool to blood heat. Add chopped nuts and butter. Beat until thick and entirely cold. Turn onto a board dusted with powdered sugar and knead until it will hold well.Roll into long cylinder, or pack into a wax paper lined mold and let stand 24 hours or longer. Slice as wanted.