Title: Date Candy
Categories: Candy
Yield: 6 Servings
| 3 | c | Sugar |
| 1 | tb | Butter or butter substitute |
| 1 | c | Pitted and chopped dates |
| 1/2 | c | Sweetened condensed milk |
| 1/2 | c | Water |
| 1 | c | Chopped candied cherries |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
| 1 | c | Chopped marshmallows |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
Boil sugar, milk, water, butter, and salt to soft ball stage (234 - 238 F).
Add cherries and dates. Boil to firm ball stage (245 - 248 F). Add
marshmallows. Do not stir. Cool to room temperature. Add flavoring. Beat
until thick and creamy. Add nuts. Pour into well-buttered, shallow pan. Cut
in squares. Mrs. R.I. Craven, Liberty, TX.