Date Nut Roll - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 pkg. pitted dates, chopped
2 c. pecans, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Mix sugar, milk and butter and cook until it forms a firm ball in cold water.
Fold in the dates and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and beat thoroughly.
Add vanilla and nuts and stir. Pour onto a damp tea towel and roll lengthwise.
Let harden.
Cut in 1/4 inch slices.
Store in tightly covered container.