Ingredients for Holiday Date Roll
- 1 cup pitted dates
- Miniature Marshmallow
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Evaporated Milk
- Maraschino Cherry
- Flaked Coconut
- Graham Cracker
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How to Make Holiday Date Roll
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup pitted dates, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup cherry juice.
- Add 2/3 of the graham cracker crumbs (reserve the rest for later).
- Mix thoroughly with clean hands, similar to mixing a meatloaf, until well combined.
- If the mixture seems too dry, gradually add the remaining cherry juice until it's sticky but firm enough to form into a loaf, similar in texture to thick cookie dough.
- Divide the dough into two equal sections.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the reserved graham cracker crumbs on a large sheet of waxed paper.
- Place one dough section onto the prepared waxed paper.
- Gently roll the dough into a log, like a thin jelly roll, ensuring the crumbs coat the outside.
- Wrap the log tightly in the waxed paper, then again in plastic wrap to seal.
- Repeat steps 6-9 with the remaining dough section.
- Place both logs in a large zip-top plastic bag to retain moisture and prevent refrigerator odors.
- Refrigerate for at least several weeks (the longer, the better!).
- To serve, slice crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rounds and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
56g
Fat
3g
Carbs
7g
