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Date Nut Roll

Source of Recipe


William Keeling (I think he got it off the date package)






List of Ingredients



• 2 1/2 cups sugar
  
• 1 cup whole milk
  
• 2 Tablespoons butter
  
• 1 cup choppd nuts
  
• 1 lb pitted dates, chopped
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  






Instructions



1. Bring sugar, milk and butter to a boil. Cook to a soft ball stage, or 235 degrees on a candy thermometer. Add the nuts, the dates, and the vanilla. Beat until the mixture is stiff.
   
   
2. Pour mixture onto a wet tea towel or a buttered piece of wax paper. Roll into a long log. Let cool for 1 hour. Place in the refrigerator and let rest overnight. Slice and serve.
   
   






Final Comments


I have made some revisions to this recipe since it was first posted. If you looked before Dec. 27, 2002, please note the changes. Less sugar and butter, and I added vanilla. I also omitted the second boil.