Date Roll

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, milk and butter in heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook until syrup forms a soft ball in cold water.
3. 3
   Add dates.
4. 4
   Stirring frequently, cook until candy becomes very thick.
5. 5
   The bubbles will pop with a hissing sound and the mixture will follow the spoon around the pan. Take from heat and add nuts and coconut.
6. 6
   Stir until mixture has the consistency of soft cookie dough.
7. 7
   Turn candy on a wet cloth. Form a long roll and wrap in the wet cloth until cool.
8. 8
   Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.