Recipe of Coconut Date Slices - Food Recipes

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COCONUT DATE SLICES

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Serving Size : 7
Preparation Time :0:00
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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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -