Date Pecan Fudge

Name: Date Pecan Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 pounds.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 3 cups sugar; 2/3 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 12 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped; 4 cups miniature marshmallows; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

As a new bride, my Texas-born mother made this recipe to remind her of home. Now, when I make the mellow date-filled candy, happy family times come to mind.

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup chopped dates
12 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 4 minutes. Add dates; boil and stir for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat; stir in candy coating and marshmallows until melted. Beat until smooth. Add pecans and vanilla; beat with a wooden spoon until glossy.
Pour into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Let stand at room temperature overnight. Cut into squares.