Date Log Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. milk
pinch of salt
1 box dates, chopped
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients.
Cook until mixture forms a ball in cold water.
Remove from stove.
Add coconut and nuts.
Beat until stiff.
Roll in damp cloth.
Allow to harden and slice in 1/4-inch rounds.