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3 c Sugar
1 tb Butter or butter substitute
1 c Pitted and chopped dates
1/2 c Sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c Water
1 c Chopped candied cherries
1 ts Vanilla
1 c Chopped marshmallows
1/4 ts Salt
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| Instructions |
| Boil sugar, milk, water, butter, and salt to soft ball stage (234 - 238 F). Add cherries and dates. Boil to firm ball stage (245 - 248 F). Add marshmallows. Do not stir. Cool to room temperature. Add flavoring. Beat until thick and creamy. Add nuts. Pour into well-buttered, shallow pan. Cut in squares. |
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| Posted by Julie |
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