Stuffed Dates

DIRECTIONS	INGREDIENTS	For 2½ dozen	For 5 dozen
1. Melt in saucepan over low heat	BUTTER or margarine	1½ tablesp.	3 tablesp.
2. Stir in	PET MILK	2 tablesp.	¼ cup
	SALT	⅛ teasp.	¼ teasp.
	VANILLA	½ teasp.	1 teasp.
3. Remove from heat; then add about ¼ cup at a time	powdered SUGAR	1¾ cups (½ lb.)	3½ cups (*1 lb.*)
4. Turn onto board sprinkled with	powdered SUGAR	1 tablesp.	2 tablesp.
5. Knead with the hands until smooth and creamy.
6. Remove pits from	DATES	2½ dozen	5 dozen
7. Fill cavities with candy mixture.

For Stuffed Figs or Prunes, steam 2 or 4 dozen dried figs or prunes over hot water until plump. Cut pocket in figs; remove pits from prunes, then fill with candy mixture. Roll in granulated sugar if desired.