Stuffed Dates

DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS For 2½ dozen For 5 dozen

1. Melt in saucepan over low heat BUTTER or margarine 1½ tablesp. 3 tablesp.

2. Stir in PET MILK 2 tablesp. ¼ cup

SALT ⅛ teasp. ¼ teasp.

VANILLA ½ teasp. 1 teasp.

3. Remove from heat; then add about ¼ cup at a time powdered SUGAR 1¾ cups (½ lb.) 3½ cups (1 lb.)

4. Turn onto board sprinkled with powdered SUGAR 1 tablesp. 2 tablesp.

5. Knead with the hands until smooth and creamy.

6. Remove pits from DATES 2½ dozen 5 dozen

7. Fill cavities with candy mixture.

For Stuffed Figs or Prunes, steam 2 or 4 dozen dried figs or prunes over hot water until plump. Cut pocket in figs; remove pits from prunes, then fill with candy mixture. Roll in granulated sugar if desired.