Coconut Date Slicescandies 2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 3/4 cup evaporated milk 6 3/4 oz pitted dates 2 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped nuts 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted DIRECTIONS: 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. Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's From: Sallie Austin |
