Best Date Nut Candy Recipes

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DATE NUT CANDY



Date Nut Candy image

Even though my two grown sons aren't big "sweets eaters", they think these candies are exceptional. The big peanut butter flavor is a hit combined with holiday staples like walnuts and dates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Shape into 3/4-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating and place on waxed paper to harden.

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CHRISTMAS DATE NUT CANDY



Christmas Date Nut Candy image

This came from a family member, and although it is time consuming and requires lengthy and difficult stirring, it is well worth the effort! It makes a huge batch, freezes (supposed to), and EVERYONE LOVES IT! A roll of this candy makes a great gift (rolled in non-terry towel with design for the occasion). Haven't made this in...

Provided by Sydney Morgan

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 c sugar
1 can(s) evaporated milk
3 Tbsp butter
1 c nuts (crushed)
1 lb pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla
1 dutch oven or very large sauce pan
several non-terry dish towels - wet - laid flat on counter (ready for candy)
1 wooden or strong spoon

Steps:

  • 1. Bring Sugar, Butter and Milk to rolling/bubbling boil.
  • 2. Add dates, crushing against sides of pan (Tough!)
  • 3. Cook to Soft Ball stage. (Drop tiny bit in glass of cold water. When forms a soft ball - NOT hard - Remove from heat and BEAT until thick and pour-able.
  • 4. Work fast here. Pour a long roll onto wet towel near long side, leaving space at each end. Fold ends in, and roll to other side. Put each roll in freezer
  • 5. Slice frozen (or close to it), and serve.

MAMA'S DATE NUT CANDY



MAMA'S DATE NUT CANDY image

Categories     Candy     Fruit     Dessert     Christmas     High Fiber

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Sugar
1 cup sweet milk (whole milk)
1 Tbsp Butter (size of walnut)
1/2 lb pitted dates
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla
1 pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, milk and butter. Cook until it forms a soft ball in cold water. Add chopped dates and stir while cooking until mixture forms a firm ball in cold water. Remove from flame and add nuts, salt and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Pour into buttered pan and cut into squares before cold.

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