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Stuffed Dates

(Some parental supervision recommended) 

You will need:  

1 (8 ounce ) package of pitted dates

4 walnut halves

4 pecan halves

4 almonds

2 teaspoons peanut butter

4 candied cherries 

2 teaspoons candied orange peel

1 large marshmallow 

¼ cup sugar

Wash your hands well and read all the directions before you begin.

1. Ask and adult to help you make a slit, with a sharp knife, lengthwise in the dates. Cut the marshmallow into 4 equal pieces. 

2. Stuff each date with one of the ingredients on the list except the sugar.

3. Pour the sugar into a shallow dish. 

4. Roll each date in the sugar.

5. You should have 28 stuffed dates. 

Contact Toni Richardson at tonirichardson2000@Yahoo.com