Date Candy Slices Recipe
As a kid, I relished these Date Candy Slices. Now, my kids love them too!! A great option for a snack, this is a healthy recipe too. Filled with the delicious combination of dates and nuts, this is a must-try recipe.
Summary
Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Ingredients
Sugar - 2 cups
Milk - 1 cup
Butter - 1/4 cup
Dates - 1 cup, chopped
Nuts - 1 cup, chopped
Coconut - 1 cup, shredded
Directions
MAKING
1) In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, milk, and butter.
2) Cook to a soft-ball stage.
3) Add in the dates, and continue to cook while stirring, till the mix thickens.
4) Remove from the heat and add in the nuts and coconut.
5) Mix well till the consistency of soft cookie dough.
6) Dip a cloth in cold water.
7) Turn out the dough onto the wet cloth.
8) Form into two 1 1/2 inch-diameter rolls.
9) Cool and slice.
10) Wrap in waxed paper.
11) Chill.
SERVING
12) Serve as a snack.
1) In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, milk, and butter.
2) Cook to a soft-ball stage.
3) Add in the dates, and continue to cook while stirring, till the mix thickens.
4) Remove from the heat and add in the nuts and coconut.
5) Mix well till the consistency of soft cookie dough.
6) Dip a cloth in cold water.
7) Turn out the dough onto the wet cloth.
8) Form into two 1 1/2 inch-diameter rolls.
9) Cool and slice.
10) Wrap in waxed paper.
11) Chill.
SERVING
12) Serve as a snack.