Date Loaf Candy

Date Loaf Candy Aunt Ethel (Johnson)

3 cups sugar

1 Tablespoon butter

1 cup seeded and chopped dates

1 cup milk

1 cup candied cherries

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup marshmallows

1 cup nutmeats

Cook sugar, milk, butter and salt to soft ball stage ‑ 236 degrees F. Add cherries and dates and cook to firm ball in cold water. Add marshmallows Cool, add flavoring, beat until thick. Add nutmeats. Pour into buttered pan.