Sherried Chocolate Dates Recipe
Ingredients
| Orange | 1 | |
| 2 dozen dessert dates | ||
| 5 to 6 tablespoons sweet sherry | ||
| Plain chocolate | 4 Ounce | |
| 1 oz. white vegetable shortening | ||
Directions
Grate rind from orange, taking care not to remove any white pith.
Place rind in saucepan, cover with water, simmer 5 minutes.
Drain.
Pit dates, fill with small amount of orange rind, press together.
Place sherry in basin, add dates, cover; leave overnight or at least 1 hour.
Chop chocolate and shortening, melt in top of double saucepan over hot water.
Drain dates slightly. Using tongs, dip dates in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper until chocolate has set.
Place rind in saucepan, cover with water, simmer 5 minutes.
Drain.
Pit dates, fill with small amount of orange rind, press together.
Place sherry in basin, add dates, cover; leave overnight or at least 1 hour.
Chop chocolate and shortening, melt in top of double saucepan over hot water.
Drain dates slightly. Using tongs, dip dates in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper until chocolate has set.
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