Date Nut Roll(Candy)

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 3 Cuisine: American

A rich, sweet candy roll combining dates and nuts with a sugary coating, perfect for festive occasions or as a decadent treat for nut lovers and sweet tooths.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup Pet milk
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 package dates
  • 1 1/2 cups nuts
  • 1 or more cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Cook together sugar, dates, and Pet milk until it forms a soft ball in cold water.
  2. Cool to lukewarm.
  3. Beat a few strokes.
  4. Add nuts and butter.
  5. Knead on a tabletop.
  6. Knead well into powdered sugar.
  7. It will be firm, but not stiff.
  8. Roll into a cylinder mold. Let stand 24 hours before slicing.
  9. Slice only enough for the occasion.
  10. Place in a tin; will keep several weeks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

542 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3g 6% DV
Total Fat 32.7g 42% DV
Carbs 63.3g 23% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 40.3g 81% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.3mg
Potassium 404.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 26.8mg 2% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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