Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
1/2 stick oleo
1 3/4 c. milk
1 (7 oz.) box dates
1 Tbsp. white Karo syrup
2 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook the first 5 ingredients until forms soft ball stage. Remove from heat; add pecans and vanilla.
Beat until thick.
Pour onto damp cloth and shape into a roll.
Let cool, then cut into slices.