Grandmother’s Date Nut Roll Recipe

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Cooling Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    48

  • Calories

    114 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Grandmother’s Date Nut Roll Recipe

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

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  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 /4 cup milk whole
  • 1 cup butter
  • 8 - 10 ounces dried dates chopped
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line four baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter and vanilla. Beat until starts to thicken and add chopped pecans.
  4. 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 (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%)

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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