Date Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small box dates, chopped
3 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. white corn syrup
1 c. pecans, chopped (optional)
pinch of salt
1 c. cream or evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook milk and sugar together in a 3-quart saucepan until it reaches 236\u00b0 or will form a soft ball when dropped into cold water.
Add dates and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in nuts, salt and vanilla.
Let cool a few minutes and then beat until it thickens.
Form into a roll by hand, about 1 1/2-inches in diameter.
Wrap in a damp cloth or waxed paper. Chill and slice.