Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. milk
1 c. chopped dates

Preparation

Combine sugar, milk and butter in a saucepan; cook to soft ball stage.
Add dates and nuts.
Continue cooking until dates are dissolved or until small amount forms a small, firm ball in cold water.
Pour out on a damp cloth and shape into a 2-inch roll. Chill in refrigerator until firm and slice
in 1/2-inch slices.