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                            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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