Rag Doll Candy

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Candy
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup dates -- chopped fine
1 cup nuts -- chopped fine
 

Preparation:

Combine sugar, milk and butter in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and add dates tes. Boil until mixture forms a soft ball when dribbled into cold water. Add nuts. Let stand until almost cool and beat until thick. Place mixture on a wet dishtowel and roll into a log shape. Place in refrigerator until well chilled then slice.