Mamas Date Nut Candy Recipes

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DATE-NUT BALLS

This is one of my very favorite treats to make for the holidays and package up along with some fudge, pecan tarts, and pecan tasties, to give to the neighbors. This way my husband and I can have a few too.

Provided by Joycie52

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6



Date-Nut Balls image

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir dates and white sugar in the melted butter until thick and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in crispy rice cereal and pecans. Let mixture cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Form mixture into small balls using your hands.
  • Pour confectioners' sugar into a resealable bag; add date-nut balls and lightly shake bag until balls are coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 32.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

14 tablespoons butter
1 cup pitted chopped dates
1 cup white sugar
2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

MY GRANDMOTHER'S DATE NUT ROLL

Hope you'll join my Just a Pinch group: Family Food Traditions--Sharing JOY on the Journey! My grandmother made this every Christmas, and occasionally, for other occasions, when we begged! It was my favorite!

Provided by Jamie Wyatt

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 6



My Grandmother's Date Nut Roll image

Steps:

  • 1. Chop dates. (Do not buy or use dates that are already chopped.)
  • 2. Combine sugar, milk, and dates in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches soft ball 234 degrees.
  • 3. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and nuts. Stir until candy starts to thicken. Divide candy in half, by shaping it into logs on two damp tea towels. roll and shape into 10"X2" logs. Let cool. Slice to serve.

3 c sugar
1 c milk
1-8 oz pkg dates
1 Tbsp butter
4 c choped pecans
1 pinch baking soda

MOM'S DATE NUT BARS

These are the bars that I like the best they are so moist and so easy to make - this recipe is often doubled during the holiday as they taste so good and go fast off the cookie and bar tray.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8



Mom's Date Nut Bars image

Steps:

  • 1. Butter or spray a 13x9-inch baking pan;set aside. Heat oven to 350^.
  • 2. Beat eggs until foamy and then beat in granulated sugar in gradually. Stir dry ingredients together. Add dates and nuts to flour mixture, then stir into egg mixture.
  • 3. Spread mixture(which is thick) into the prepared pan. Bake until firm and delicately brown, bake about 25-30 minutes, so they do not get dry. When just a tad warm and not hot cut into long finger shape bars and roll in powdered sugar.;or place some powdered sugar in a small bag and add a piece or 2 and gently shake to coat evenly, shake off any excess.

3 large eggs
1 c all-purpose flour
1 dash(es) salt
1 c chopped nutmeats
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 c chopped fine dates
powdered sugar, use after bars are baked and cooled

DATE NUT BALLS

A friend gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. It is my husband's favorite treat. I like these with pecans or walnuts. If you do not like nuts, omit the nuts and use 3 cups Rice Krispies. -Melinda Lord, Washington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7



Date Nut Balls image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies and pistachios. In a large saucepan, combine butter, dates and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is combined., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over Rice Krispies mixture; stir to coat. When cool enough to handle, press into 1-1/4-in. balls. Cool. If desired, roll in confectioner's sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chopped pistachios or almonds
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, finely chopped
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, optional

DATE NUT CANDY

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7



Date Nut Candy image

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts :

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

DATE NUT BARS

I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10



Date Nut Bars image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

CHRISTMAS DATE NUT CANDY

This came from a family member, and although it is time consuming and requires lengthy and difficult stirring, it is well worth the effort! It makes a huge batch, freezes (supposed to), and EVERYONE LOVES IT! A roll of this candy makes a great gift (rolled in non-terry towel with design for the occasion). Haven't made this in...

Provided by Sydney Morgan

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9



Christmas Date Nut Candy image

Steps:

  • 1. Bring Sugar, Butter and Milk to rolling/bubbling boil.
  • 2. Add dates, crushing against sides of pan (Tough!)
  • 3. Cook to Soft Ball stage. (Drop tiny bit in glass of cold water. When forms a soft ball - NOT hard - Remove from heat and BEAT until thick and pour-able.
  • 4. Work fast here. Pour a long roll onto wet towel near long side, leaving space at each end. Fold ends in, and roll to other side. Put each roll in freezer
  • 5. Slice frozen (or close to it), and serve.

7 c sugar
1 can(s) evaporated milk
3 Tbsp butter
1 c nuts (crushed)
1 lb pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla
1 dutch oven or very large sauce pan
several non-terry dish towels - wet - laid flat on counter (ready for candy)
1 wooden or strong spoon

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