For Mary B., NC:
Date Nut Roll
1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 lb marshmallows
1-1/2 cups dates
1/4 cup nuts
3 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
1/4 cup maraschino cherries
2 tbsp cream
Reserve 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs for coating. Cut
marshmallows, dates, nuts and cherries into small pieces and
combine with remaining graham cracker crumbs. Add cherry
juice and cream to bind the ingredients together. Shape the
mixture into a long, thick log and roll in the reserved
crumbs until thoroughly coated. Wrap securely in wax paper
or foil and chill overnight or store in freezer for future
use. Cut into slices to serve. Garnish with whipped cream
and a maraschino cherry, if desired. Serves 12.
grannym IL
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