Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk (you may substitute 1/2 c. canned milk and 1/4 c. whole milk)
1 c. dates, chopped fine
1 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Cook sugar and milk until it forms a very soft ball.
Add dates and stir well.
Cook until this forms a firm soft ball.
Add nuts and beat until thick enough to spread on a wet towel; work into a long log.
Leave a few minutes and then wrap well in wax paper until ready to eat.