Grandmother’s Date Nut Roll Recipe
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Grandmother’s Date Nut Roll Recipe
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Date Nut Roll Candy is a traditional, Southern candy served during the holidays. This recipe is easy to follow and a family-favorite!
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Ingredients
- 3 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 1 cup butter
- 8 - 10 8 - 10 ounces dried dates chopped
- 1 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Line four baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Stir milk, sugar and 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter together in a heavy bottom pan over medium high heat. Add dates. Stir constantly while cooking until the temperature reaches 235º F on a candy thermometer or when drops of the mixture into a bowl of cold water reach a soft ball stage.
- Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter and vanilla. Beat until starts to thicken and add chopped pecans.
- Divide onto four baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Carefully spread across parchment paper to form a roll. Roll smoothly and cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
0.5g
(1%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
126IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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