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                           Coconut Date Slices

Recipe By     : Old magazine clippings, 1940 to 1970's
Serving Size  : 7    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Sugar
   1       tb           Light corn syrup
     3/4   c            Evaporated milk
   6 3/4   oz           Dates -- pitted
   2       tb           Butter
   1       c            Nuts -- chopped
     1/2   ts           Vanilla extract
     1/8   ts           Salt
   1 1/2   c            Flaked coconut -- toasted

  Mix first 3 ingredients in saucepan. Cook, stirring, until a small
  amount of mixture forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water
  (232°F). Add dates; cook, stirring, until mixture returns to 232°F.
  Remove from heat, and cool to lukewarm (110°F). Add remaining
  ingredients, except coconut, and beat until thick. Shape in 2 or
  3 rolls 1-1/2" in diameter. Roll in coconut. When firm, cut in 1/2"
  slices.
  
  Posted by: Sallie Austin
 

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