Date Roll Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 pkg. dates
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook sugar, salt and milk together to soft-ball stage.
Add package of dates and cook until mixture reaches firm ball.
Add nuts and vanilla.
Beat until thickens.
Roll in a damp cloth (smooth-not terry).
Chill and slice.