Date Nut Roll Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 tsp. butter
3/4 c. dates, chopped
1 c. milk
3/4 c. nuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook milk and sugar to soft ball stage.
Remove from heat.
Add butter and dates.
Beat until dates dissolve or until moderately firm.
Add nuts and vanilla; beat until it begins to stiffen.
Pour on a wet cloth and roll into a stick.
Let cool, slice and eat.