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Coconut date slices

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Ingredients:
2 cupSugar
1 tbspLight corn syrup
3/4 cupEvaporated milk
6 3/4 ozPitted dates
2 tbspButter
1 cupChopped nuts
1/2 tspVanilla extract
1/8 tspSalt
1 1/2 cupFlaked coconut, toasted
Procedures:
1Directions: mix first 3 ingredients in saucepan.
2Cook, stirring, until a small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water (232°F).
3Add dates; cook, stirring, until mixture returns to 232°F.
4Remove from heat, and cool to lukewarm (110°F).
5Add remaining ingredients, except coconut, and beat until thick.
6Shape in 2 or 3 rolls 1 ? in diameter.
7Roll in coconut.
8When firm, cut in ? slices.