*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         MOM'S NUT AND DATE CANDY

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies                          Mom

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Nuts, finely chopped
                        -(walnuts, pecans, etc.)
   1       c            Dates, finely chopped
   2       c            Sugar, granulated
     1/2   c            Water (up to 3/4 cup)
   1       T            Karo

  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'.)
 


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