Date Candy

9 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter or butter substitute
  • 1 cup dates Pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup candied cherries Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup marshmallows Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Boil sugar, milk, water, butter, and salt to soft ball stage (234 - 238 F).
  2. 2
    Add cherries and dates. Boil to firm ball stage (245 - 248 F). Add marshmallows. Do not stir. Cool to room temperature. Add flavoring. Beat until thick and creamy. Add nuts. Pour into well-buttered, shallow pan. Cut in squares. Mrs. R.I. Craven, Liberty, TX.

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