Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
8 oz. dates, cut fine
2 Tbsp. oleo
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Let sugar and milk boil for a few minutes.
Add dates.
Stir and mash dates while cooking.
Cook to the soft ball stage; add oleo, nuts and vanilla.
Knead with spoon well.
Roll in damp cloth and allow to harden.
Unroll and cut into 1/2-inch slices.