Date Roll Candy

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Delicious date roll candy features sweet pitted dates combined with crunchy nuts, cooked in a sugary caramel-like mixture, perfect for a sweet treat or gift. Rich and chewy.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. pitted dates
  • 1 cup nuts
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cut the pitted dates into small pieces.
  2. Bring the sugar and milk to a boil in a saucepan.
  3. Add the chopped dates to the boiling mixture and continue cooking to 238°F, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in nuts, salt, and vanilla extract.
  5. Beat the mixture until it is cool enough to handle with your hands.
  6. Shape the mixture into a roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  7. Wrap the roll in waxed paper and refrigerate until cold before slicing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

395 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 10.5g 13% DV
Carbs 59.5g 22% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 30.5g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9774.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 506.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 137.8mg 11% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

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

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