Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
1 lb. dates, chopped
1 c. nuts
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. butter
1 c. milk

Preparation

Mix all ingredients together in large kettle.
Stir and bring to a rolling boil for 8 minutes.
Remove from heat; beat until stiff.
Shape mixture into loaf and chill for 24 hours.
Slice to serve.
(I add nuts and vanilla after it is cooked.)