Date Loaf Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, milk and butter in saucepan.
2. 2
   Boil until a drop forms
3. 3
   a hard ball when dropped into cold water.
4. 4
   Add dates, nuts and vanilla.
5. 5
   You can use more or fewer dates according to taste and may add or substitute coconut for nuts.
6. 6
   Thoroughly wet a cloth and lay on counter.
7. 7
   Pour the candy into a roll shape on the cloth and roll up in the cloth.
8. 8
   Let sit overnight or until hard and cloth is dry.
9. 9
   Unroll and slice.