Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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.