Date Loaf Candy
["2 1/2 c. sugar", "3/4 c. milk (you may substitute 1/2 c. canned milk and 1/4 c. whole milk)", "1 c. dates, chopped fine", "1 c. nuts, chopped"]
["Cook sugar and milk until it forms a very soft ball.", "Add dates and stir well.", "Cook until this forms a firm soft ball.", "Add nuts and beat until thick enough to spread on a wet towel; work into a long log.", "Leave a few minutes and then wrap well in wax paper until ready to eat."]
["sugar", "milk", "dates", "nuts"]