Part 24 (1/2)

Creamed Dates

Wash, wipe, and open the dates; remove the stones and put a small ball of cream candy into each one.

b.u.t.ter Scotch

3 tablespoonfuls sugar.

3 tablespoonfuls of mola.s.ses.

2 tablespoonfuls of water.

1 tablespoonful of b.u.t.ter.

1 saltspoonful of soda.

Boil all together without stirring till it hardens in water; then put in a small teaspoonful of vanilla and pour at once on a b.u.t.tered platter. When hard break up into squares.

Pinoche

1 cup light brown sugar.

1 cup cream.

1 cup walnuts, chopped fine.

b.u.t.ter the size of a walnut.

1 teaspoonful vanilla.

Cook the sugar and cream till it makes a ball in water; then put in the b.u.t.ter, vanilla, and nuts, and beat till creamy and spread on a platter.

Betty's Orange Candy

Betty was Margaret's particular friend, so this was her favorite rule:

2 cups sugar.

Juice of one orange.

Boil till it hardens in water, and then pull it.

Creamed Dates, Figs, and Cherries

Make the plain cream candy, as before; wash the dates well, open at one side, and take out the stones and press in a ball of the candy; leave the side open. You can sprinkle with granulated sugar if you choose.

Cut figs in small pieces, and roll each piece in the cream candy till it is hidden.