Fannie Date Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 pkg. chopped dates
1 bottle lime juice

Preparation

Combine sugar and milk in saucepan; stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
Add dates; cook to soft ball stage.
Turn candy onto cold damp towel; roll towel around candy and refrigerate for several hours.
Shape candy into balls.
Dip into lime juice and roll in sugar.