Date Nut Loaf Candy - From Momma's Recipe Box

For as long as I remember, this was a staple at Christmas in our house. The main thing you need to remember is you have to watch it very carefully. You can't walk away. Otherwise, you'll end up with a solid chunk of sugar in a pan and end up needing to throw the pan away. Believe me. I speak from experience. Thanks to my niece, Agatha, for the picture.

Date Nut Loaf Candy

1 cup milk

2 cup sugar

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup coconut

1 pk chopped dates (1-2 cup)

Cook milk, sugar & butter over low fire until it will harden slightly in cold water - soft ball stage.(Approx 45 minutes)

Add dates and stir until mixture leaves side of pan. Remove from fire and add nuts and coconut until begins to get firm.

Pour on wet towel and roll into loaf.

Let sit overnight or until hard and cloth is dry.

Unroll and slice.