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Date Roll Candy

By: bluebayou 
"This is an easy to make and delicious candy that is a little different than any other."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 10 to 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions

  1. Butter a 12x15 inch sheet of aluminum foil and dust generously with confectioners' sugar.
  2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together the sugar and evaporated milk. Stir frequently and bring to softball stage of 235 degrees F. Stir in dates and nuts; allow mixture to cool.
  3. Form the candy into a roll about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and wrap in the prepared foil; refrigerate until firm. Slice thinly with a knife dipped in hot water to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 359 | Total Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by goldragon   view full review
Missing Ingredients! I believe what this is missing is 1 tablespoon butter with the sugar and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2005 by LoLo   view full review
This recipe is great with TWO cups of sugar. Helps reduce the "white stuff" we all get too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by Melinda Fish   view full review
My father made this recipe every Christmas. We called it "snake" candy because it is formed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by NIGHTBIRD315   view full review
Thank you so much for submitting this yummy candy recipe. When I was a child my mom use to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2010 by Debbie Childress   view full review
You left out the 2 tablespoons of butter and teaspoon of vanilla which is added when the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by CIS2685   view full review
I'm not sure that this recipe had all the ingredients listed! I didn't understand what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by Cheryl   view full review
This is decent as written, but it does feel far too sweet (I know it's candy, but still)....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by PAMBO21057   view full review
Just as good as my mom made when I was a kid.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by birdwatcher   view full review
This candy is a festive tasting candy. The longer you let is mellow the better it is. Making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by Kathie Brundege Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I must have overcooked the milk and sugar as this came out grainy and crumbling....and I used...

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