2 c sugar
2 tbsp light corn syrup
2 tbsp butter
1/2 c milk
1/2 pkg dates, chopped
1 c nuts chopped
1 tsp vanilla
Confectioners sugar
Mix together sugar, syrup, butter, and milk. Cook few minutes, add dates and nuts. Bring to a soft boil. Remove from heat, add vanilla and beat until mixture begins to cool. (loses shine). Pour onto wet cloth (tea towel) and roll. Place in cool place (not refrigerator at first) until set. Unroll onto wax paper covered with sifted confectioner's sugar. Coat roll with sugar. Re-roll in sugared paper and then in foil and refrigerate. Slice to serve.
2 tbsp light corn syrup
2 tbsp butter
1/2 c milk
1/2 pkg dates, chopped
1 c nuts chopped
1 tsp vanilla
Confectioners sugar
Mix together sugar, syrup, butter, and milk. Cook few minutes, add dates and nuts. Bring to a soft boil. Remove from heat, add vanilla and beat until mixture begins to cool. (loses shine). Pour onto wet cloth (tea towel) and roll. Place in cool place (not refrigerator at first) until set. Unroll onto wax paper covered with sifted confectioner's sugar. Coat roll with sugar. Re-roll in sugared paper and then in foil and refrigerate. Slice to serve.