Christmas Pudding Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. dates
2 lb. shredded coconut
2 lb. raisins
2 c. nuts (walnuts or pecans)
4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. light cream
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Put through food chopper into a large bowl the first 4 ingredients.
Combine next 3 ingredients.
Cook to soft ball stage and add vanilla.
Beat until creamy and cool.
Pour sauce over fruit mixture and mix thoroughly.
Form into logs 1-inch in diameter and desired length.
Roll each log in a damp cloth and then in aluminum foil.
Store in refrigerator at least one month. Will keep for a full year.
Makes 10 to 12 pounds of candy.