Aunt Sue'S Stuffed Dates - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 lb. whole pitted dates

Preparation

Gradually add 4 cups of the sugar to milk, blending well. Mix in salt and extracts.
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup sugar on board and knead fondant until smooth and creamy, working in the sugar.
Wrap in aluminum foil and let ripen 24 hours in refrigerator.
Stuff dates, top with walnut halves, coconut or bits of candied cherries.
Makes enough fondant to fill 9 to 10 dozen dates.