Date Nut Roll

Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups chopped, pitted dates
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Cook milk, sugar and butter over medium heat until it forms a soft ball when dropped into a cup of cold water, about 234 degrees F. Add dates, nuts and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until creamy.
2. Put a clean cup towel on the counter or butter a sheet of wax paper.
3. When the candy is cool enough to handle, roll the mixture into the towel or wax paper in a log shape.
4. Refrigerate overnight, and slice when chilled.

Nutrition

Per serving: Cal 167 (26% fat) Fat 5g (1 g sat) Fiber 1g Chol 3mg Sodium 13mg Carb 31g Calcium 21mg