Date Loaf Candy
["2 c. sugar", "1 c. dates", "1 c. milk", "1/3 c. chopped nuts"]
["Cook milk and sugar to soft ball stage.", "Add dates and cook until dates are dissolved.", "Remove from heat.", "Add nuts; cool. Beat until creamy enough to handle with hands.", "Butter hands and pat into a smooth ball.", "Make a roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.", "Wrap in oiled or waxed paper until ready to use, then cut in 1/2 inch slices."]
["sugar", "dates", "milk", "nuts"]