Chocolate-Date Log

1 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 1 hours

766 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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1. Grind dates through finest blade of meat grinder, or chop very fine in blender or food processor.

2. Combine dates, 2/3 c nuts, the candied cherries and ginger. Turn out on breadboard sprinkled with sugar.

Knead with hands to blend thoroughly.

3. Form into a roll, 2" thick and about 9" long. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate at least 1 hour before coating with chocolate.

4. In top of double boiler, melt chocolate over hot, not boiling, water.

Pour over date roll, spreading to coat evenly all over.

Roll in chopped walnuts.

Refrigerate until chocolate is hard.

5. To serve, cut into thin slices. Makes 1 log, about 1 3/4 lbs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 193g

Amount per Serving

Calories 766 44% of calories from fat

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	8%		Iron	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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