Walnut-stuffed Date Confections Recipe
Ingredients:
4 dozen dates2 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk
Grated peel of 1 fresh lemon
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
1/4 c. finely chopped dried apricots
Walnut quarters or halves (opt.)
Cooking Directions:
1. To prepare dates for stuffing, cut each along one side; spread apart.2. In bowl, combine sugar, milk and lemon peel (mixture will be stiff). Stir in chopped walnuts and apricots.
3. Using additional confectioners' sugar to dust hands, shape mixture into small balls (approx. 3/4"); stuff into prepared dates. Top each with walnut quarter or half.
4. Arrange on serving platter as desired. May also be packed into boxes, attractively wrapped and given as gifts. Makes 4 dozen.
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