Date Loaf Candy
["1 (7 or 8 oz.) pkg. dates, chopped", "3 c. granulated sugar", "1 c. milk", "1/2 c. oleo", "2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Combine sugar, milk and oleo.", "Bring to a rolling boil.", "Add dates and stir well.", "Return to burner and cook without stirring until mixture forms a soft ball (238\u00b0).", "Remove from fire and beat until mixture will drop from a spoon into a great mass.", "Add nuts. Pour into a 10-inch square pan.", "When cool enough, cut into squares.", "(Does not do well in damp weather.)"]
["dates", "granulated sugar", "milk", "oleo", "nuts"]