Date And Nut Caramel Roll - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
1 c. condensed milk
2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine sugar and milk in heavy saucepan.
Boil over medium heat to soft ball stage (soft ball is formed by dropping 1/2 teaspoon of mixture into a cup of cold water).
Add dates and continue cooking to soft ball stage again.
Cool slightly and add chopped nuts.
Turn onto buttered pan or platter; knead until creamy and stiff.
Form into 4 or more rolls.
Wrap rolls and place in refrigerator.