Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons cocoa
  • 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Cup water
  • 1 Cup chopped California raisins
  • 1/4 Cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 Cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract

Procedure

In a saucepan combine the first six ingredients, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Blend in raisins, nuts, marshmallows and vanilla. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 20%); Total Fat 6 ( Saturated Fat 2; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 10; Sodium 80; Potassium 206; Total Carbohydrate 49; Dietary Fiber 1; Sugars 43; Protein 2; Calcium 15; Iron 1;

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Raisins are great food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.