Date Nut Squares

Easy date nut squares, no bake.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups chopped pecans, hazelnuts, or walnuts
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped dates
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, salt, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches soft ball stage* or to 236° on candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Let stand until lukewarm, then beat with a wooden spoon until mixture is creamy and loses its gloss. Spread mixture in a 9-inch square pan and let stand until firm. Cut into squares.
Makes about 2 pounds of candy.

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