Ruby's Date Loaf Candy

Ruby's Date Loaf Candy

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup white Karo
1/2 cup butter
1 pkg dates, chopped
1 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup milk
Combine the sugar, milk and butter in a heavy saucepan. Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (238°F on candy thermometer). Have nuts and dates in a bowl ready to use.

Stir the dates and pecans into the syrup and continue cooking until mixture reaches firm ball stage (248°F on candy thermometer). Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Have a clean towel wet spread on table. Beat the candy mixture constantly until cool, then pour in a long strip down middle of cloth. Wrap cloth around candy and shape into 2-inch diameter rolls. Chill until firm. Slice in half-inch slices