DATE NUT ROLL

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Another recipe that my wonderful mom made every year for the holidays. I remember a long object rolled up in a kitchen towel, hanging from the clothes line, and this year I found out it was the date nut roll, hung out to dry. I guess it's part of the process. So this year mom came for Thanksgiving and I documented the recipe, of course adjusting for those without a closeline.

Provided by Fancy Nance

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 1 log, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 lb dates, roughly chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar and vanilla in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
  • Boil gently until mixture reaches 240 degrees.
  • Take off the heat, and add rest of ingredients, stir well.
  • The mixture will thicken as it cools.
  • Pour onto dampened cloth or waxed paper forming a log.
  • Allow to cool or refrigerate.
  • If desired, coat with chopped nuts or powdered sugar and slice.

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