Date-And-Nut Roll

Directions

1. 1
   In heavy, 3-qt saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter and corn.
2. 2
   Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until sugar dissolves and mixutre comes to boiling; add dates.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer registers 238F, or until a little in cold water forms a soft ball.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Add nuts and vanilla.
6. 6
   Beat until thick.
7. 7
   Turn out on board; divide in half.
8. 8
   Shape each half into a roll 1 3/4 inch in diameter; wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate at least 1 hour before coating with chocolate.
9. 9
   In top of double boiler, melt chocolate pieces over hot, not boiling water.
10. 10
    Remove from heat.
11. 11
    Remove date rolls from refrigerator; spread half of chocolate over each roll; spreading to coat evently all over.
12. 12
    Refrigerate until chocolate is hard; wrap in waxed paper until ready to cut into slices 13 inch thick.