date candy
(2 RATINGS)
Jeanne, a fellow English teacher, gave me this recipe. It's always on my table at our Christmas Open House!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 - 8-oz. package chopped dates
- 2 cups rice krispies
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- - confectioners' sugar to roll candy in
How To Make date candy
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Step 1Melt butter.
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Step 2Add sugar and dates. Cook gently for 10 minutes. Start timing when you add the dates. Remove from heat.
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Step 3Add Rice Krispies and chopped pecans. Stir well.
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Step 4Let cool; then shape into small balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. SANDY'S NOTE: Be sure to let the candy cool because you surely will burn your hands if you don't!
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