Total Steps
2
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
6
Ingredients
- teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chopped marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 cup Chopped candied cherries
- cup Water
- cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Pitted and chopped dates
- 1 tablespoon Butter or butter substitute
- 3 cup Sugar
Instructions
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Step 1
<a href="/technique/W7VKDJHH/boil">Boil</a> sugar, milk, water, butter, and <a href="/technique/DPSVTKVY/salt">salt</a> to <a href="/technique/Z27T5R5G/soft-ball">soft ball</a> stage (234 - 238 F).
2
Step 2
Add cherries and dates. <a href="/technique/W7VKDJHH/boil">Boil</a> to <a href="/technique/Z27T5R5G/firm-ball">firm ball</a> stage (245 - 248 F). Add marshmallows. Do not <a href="/technique/DRM2WPZ4/stir">stir.</a> <a href="/technique/GZFHJC5K/cool">Cool</a> to room temperature. Add <a href="/technique/PMQVQDJ8/flavoring">flavoring.</a> <a href="/technique/3CYMY2D7/beat">Beat</a> until thick and creamy. Add nuts. Pour into well-buttered, shallow pan. <a href="/technique/XZBDDD5G/cut">Cut</a> in squares. Mrs. R.I. Craven, Liberty, TX.
Tools & Equipment
Saucepan
Candy thermometer
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Shallow pan
Knife