Date Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Put milk and sugar in pan and as soon as it boils, add dates and butter.
2. 2
   Boil until it forms a good soft ball in cold water (watch carefully but don't stir more than absolutely necessary).
3. 3
   Remove from fire; add nuts and stir. Beat until very stiff.
4. 4
   Dip out on a cloth wrung from cold water; knead and mold into a long roll.
5. 5
   Let stay in damp cloth until hard and cold.
6. 6
   Slice and serve.