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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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my mom would make these at christmas.....Enjoy Have fun playing with the recipe Ingredients:
3 c sugar |
1 tb butter or butter substitute |
1 c pitted and chopped dates |
1/2 c sweetened condensed milk |
1/2 c water |
1 c chopped candied cherries |
1 ts vanilla |
1 c chopped marshmallows |
1/4 ts salt |
Directions:
1. Boil sugar, milk, water, butter, and salt to soft ball stage (234 - 238 F). 2. Add cherries and dates. 3. Boil to firm ball stage (245 - 248 F). 4. Add marshmallows. 5. Do not stir. 6. Cool to room temperature. 7. Add flavoring. 8. Beat until thick and creamy. Add nuts. 9. Pour into well-buttered, 9 x13 shallow pan. Cut in squares. |
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