Chocolate date nut logs

18 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Chopped pitted dates
1 cup Finely chopped walnuts
1 cup Flaked coconut
⅓ cup Cream of coconut
⅝ pack (12-oz) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels (1-1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon Vegetable shortening
2 tablespoons Finely chopped walnuts

Directions

CENTERS

COATING

Centers: In large bowl, combine dates, nuts, coconut and cream of coconut.

Knead lightly until well blended. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto waxed-paper-lined cookie sheets. Shape into logs. Chill until firm (about 30 minutes).

Coating: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels and vegetable shortening. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat but keep over hot water.

Dip logs in chocolate; shake off excess. Place on wire racks set over waxed paper.

Sprinkle each log with about ⅛ teaspoonful chopped nuts. Chill until set (about 15 minutes). Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Makes about

1-½ dozen logs.

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