Date Nut Roll Recipe ๐ซ๐ฐ
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Date Nut Roll recipe, a sweet and nutty treat perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings in just under 30 minutes! This recipe yields approximately 2 pounds of irresistible goodness, ensuring there’s plenty to share and enjoy with loved ones.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | Sugar |
| 1 can | Evaporated milk |
| 3 tbsp | Butter |
| 3 tbsp | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Light corn syrup |
| 1 cup | Dates |
| 1 cup | Pecans |
| 1 cup | Walnuts |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Mixture:
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- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Add the dates to the mixture and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer registers 238ยฐF degrees, or until a small amount in cold water forms a soft ball.
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Finalize the Mixture:
- Remove the mixture from heat.
- Add the pecans, walnuts, and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture until it thickens.
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Shape and Refrigerate:
- Turn the mixture out onto a board and divide it in half.
- Shape each half into a roll approximately 1 3/4 inches in diameter.
- Wrap each roll in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding.
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Coat with Chocolate:
- In the top of a double boiler, melt the chocolate pieces over hot, but not boiling, water.
- Remove the melted chocolate from heat.
- Take the date rolls out from the refrigerator and spread half of the melted chocolate over each roll, ensuring an even coating.
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Chill and Slice:
- Refrigerate the date rolls until the chocolate hardens.
- Once the chocolate is firm, remove the rolls from the refrigerator and wrap them again in waxed paper.
- When ready to serve, slice the rolls into 1/3-inch thick slices.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2600.1
- Fat: 88.3g
- Saturated Fat: 33.2g
- Cholesterol: 84.9mg
- Sodium: 312.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 456.3g
- Fiber: 16.7g
- Sugar: 401.8g
- Protein: 19.3g
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can toast the pecans and walnuts before adding them to the mixture.
- Ensure the chocolate is completely cooled and hardened before slicing the date rolls to prevent a messy appearance.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Enjoy your Date Nut Roll! ๐๐
