Date Roll Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. milk
1 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Combine sugar, salt, milk and butter.
Boil until sugar is dissolved.
Add dates and stir constantly until soft ball occurs when tested in a cup of water.
Remove from fire and cool.
Beat until creamy and thick; add nuts, mixing thoroughly.
Pour onto cold wet cloth and knead until smooth.
Shape into roll and chill until firm.
Cut into thin slices.