This Stage Nut Roll brings me directly when to my childhood. I remember watching my grandpa roll this on the kitchen counter every holiday when we visited.

Crushed graham crackers, marshmallows, dates, pecans, and a splash of cream: none of these ingredients are remarkable on their own, but when combined they wilt something special.

Date Nut Roll

I can’t recall flipside occasion for which my grandpa overly worked in the kitchen. However, making the Stage Nut Roll was his domain every Christmas. He passed yonder when I was just ten years old and I hadn’t thought of his Stage Nut Roll in years.

When I found this recipe last year and made it for the first time as an adult, it was like I was standing in my grandparents’ kitchen once again.

Some supplies memories stick with us increasingly than others, and I am so glad I have this one to pass on to my boys.

Date Nut Roll Recipe

1. Place the graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, dates, and pecans in a mixing trencher and toss to stratify everything in the crumbs.
2. Slowly add the cream, a couple of tablespoons at a time, stirring to combine. Add liquid just until the mixture is wet unbearable to hold together when you printing it with a spoon.
3. Spread two large sheets of parchment or wax paper on the counter and divide the mixture on top of them. Printing it into a log with your hands and sprinkle lightly with the remaining crumbs to stratify all around.
4. Roll it tightly in the paper, smoothing the shape as you go. Twist the ends tightly and nippy until firm, at least 2-6 hours. Slice into pieces with a very sharp knife. Store in an snapped container in the refrigerator.

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Grandpa’s Stage Nut Roll

Crushed graham crackers, marshmallows, dates, pecans, and a splash of cream: none of these ingredients are remarkable on their own, but when combined they wilt something special.

Servings 20 pieces

Ingredients

• 12 full size graham crackers pulsed into crumbs in the blender or supplies processor, reserve 2 tablespoons for coating
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 2 cups finely chopped dates
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• ½ – 2/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

• Place the graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, dates, and pecans in a mixing trencher and toss to stratify everything in the crumbs. Slowly add the cream, a couple tablespoons at a time, stirring to combine. Add liquid just until the mixture is wet unbearable to hold together when you printing it with a spoon.
• Spread two large sheets of parchment or wax paper on the counter and divide the mixture on top of them. Printing it into a log with your hands and sprinkle lightly with the remaining crumbs to stratify all around. Roll it tightly in the paper, smoothing the shape as you go. Twist the ends tightly and nippy until firm, at least 2-6 hours. Slice into pieces with a very sharp knife. Store in an snapped container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

{originally published 9/18/14 – recipe notes updated 11/10/22}

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