Date Nut Roll - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 pkg. dates, chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 to 4 c. pecans, chopped

Preparation

Cook sugar, milk and dates until it reaches the soft ball stage.
Add butter and vanilla; beat until thick.
Add nuts; roll in damp cloth and chill until set.
Slice and eat.