Coconut Date Slices

* Exported from MasterCook *

COCONUT DATE SLICES

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Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Sugar
1 tb Light corn syrup
3/4 c Evaporated milk
6 3/4 oz Pitted dates
2 tb Butter
1 c Chopped nuts
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/8 ts Salt
1 1/2 c 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



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