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Ingredients
- 2 c. white sugar
- 1 c. milk
- 1/4 c. butter or oleo
- 1/2 lb. chopped dates
- 1 c. chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)
- 1 c. moist coconut
Method
- Combine sugar, milk and butter in a heavy saucepan.
- Cook until syrup forms a soft ball in water. Add chopped dates.
- Cook over low heat, stirring often, until candy becomes very thick. The bubbles will pop and hiss and the mixture will follow the spoon around the pan.
- Take from fire and add nuts and coconut. Beat until mixture is like soft cookie dough and can be handled. Turn out on a cloth which has been dipped in cold water. Roll to form a 1 1/2-inch cylinder.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
