Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
4 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Combine sugar, milk and dates in a large bowl or pan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches soft ball stage.
Remove from heat.
Stir in butter and nuts.
Divide mixture in 1/2.
Place each half on a damp towel.
Shape into a 10 x 2-inch log.
Roll logs up in towel and let cool at least 30 minutes.
Unwrap and cut into slices.