Christmas Candy

Name: Christmas Candy
Ingredients: 2 c. white sugar; 2 c. light brown sugar; 1 c. heavy cream; 1/2 c. butter; pinch of cream of tartar; 1 c. chopped dates; 1 c. shredded coconut; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1 Tbsp. vanilla

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. white sugar
2 c. light brown sugar
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. butter
pinch of cream of tartar
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. shredded coconut
1 c. chopped nuts
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Directions

1

Boil sugars, cream and butter to soft ball stage.
2

Add dates and cook 5 to 8 minutes more, stirring constantly.
3

Remove from heat and add coconut, nuts, vanilla and cream of tartar.
4

Stir enough to blend well.
5

Pour into buttered pan.
6

Cut when cool. Candy is best if packed in a container and left to age for a week or so.