Mother’s Date Nut Roll

Submitted By: Betty Drinneny

Ingredients

• 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 2 cups finely chopped
• walnuts or pecans
• 1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates
• 1 can sweetened
• condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 5 ounces (1/2 bag) miniature marshmallows

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Divide mixture into three parts. Roll out by hand on parchment paper into a log shape. Wrap in the parchment paper and chill 4 hours or overnight. Slice and arrange on tray garnished with grapes, cranberries, or cheese cubes.
Note: My mother made this every Christmas and loved sharing it with neighbors, plus the family always gathered expecting this tasty treat. Serves 12-16.