Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup nuts -- finely chopped
- -- (walnuts, pecans,
-- etc.)
1 cup dates -- finely chopped
2 cups sugar -- granulated
1/2 cup water -- (up to 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon karo |
Preparation:
Boil a syrup of the sugar, water and Karo; stop as or before it reaches the soft ball stage. Let cool. Beat in the dates until they "disintegrate," then the nuts.
Wet a dish towel in cold water. Spoon the candy along the middle of the towel in piles. Fold towel over; roll it, pressing firmly constantly. Leave to cool and harden. Slice approximately 1/4-inch pieces. Might want to roll slices in coconut, chopped nuts, etc. (Mom never did, tho' |
