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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  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

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

% 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.