DATE PECAN FUDGE

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As a new bride, my Texas-born mother made this recipe to remind her of home. Now, when I make the mellow date-filled candy, happy family times come to mind.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup chopped dates
12 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 4 minutes. Add dates; boil and stir for 1 minute., Remove from the heat; stir in candy coating and marshmallows until melted. Beat until smooth. Add pecans and vanilla; beat with a wooden spoon until glossy. , Pour into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Let stand at room temperature overnight. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.