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Date Nut Candy Recipe

Even though my two grown sons aren't big "sweets eaters", they think these candies are exceptional. The big peanut butter flavor is a hit combined with holiday staples like walnuts and dates.

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Date Nut Candy Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 24 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Shape into 3/4-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating and place on waxed paper to harden. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 240 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Date Nut Candy in Country Woman Christmas Annual 1998, p38

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Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2010 by pepperkosh

I wish i could give this more stars! beautiful and easy to make. this combination is wonderful and tastes awesome! I love this addition to my christmas candy gift bags.