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                            Chocolate Date Log

Recipe By     : McMcall's Cookery, No. 13
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Pitted dates
     2/3   c            Walnuts -- coarsely chopped
     1/4   c            Candied red cherries -- chopped
   5                    Pieces candied ginger
                        -finely chopped (3 tb)
   2       tb           Sugar
   4       oz           Semisweet chocolate squares
   1       c            Walnuts -- chopped

  Grind dates through finest blade of meat grinder, or chop very fine
  in blender or food processor.

  Combine dates, 2/3 cup nuts, candied cherries, and ginger. Turn out
  on breadboard sprinkled with sugar. Knead with hands to blend
  thoroughly.

  Form into a roll, 2" thick & about 9" long. Wrap in waxed paper;
  refrigerate at least 1 hour before coating with chocolate.

  In top of double boiler, melt chocolate over hot, not boiling,
  water. Pour over date roll, spreading to coat evenly all over. Roll
  in chopped walnuts. Refrigerate until chocolate is hard.

  To serve, cut into thin slices.

  Yield: 1-3/4 Pounds
 
  Posted by: Nancy Speicher (DPXX20A)


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