Date Loaf Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sugar and milk until it forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water.
2. 2
   Add chopped dates; cook slowly until they are dissolved.
3. 3
   Remove from stove; beat until thick and creamy.
4. 4
   Add nuts and vanilla; turn mixture at once onto a cloth which has been wrung out of cold water.
5. 5
   Roll in cloth.
6. 6
   When cool, unroll and slice into 3/4-inch pieces.