Date Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 box dates
1 c. milk
1 c. pecans
1 Tbsp. vanilla flavoring

Preparation

Cook milk, sugar and chopped dates until it forms a soft ball in cold water, stirring a few times while cooking to prevent burning.
Let it set a few minutes, then add vanilla and beat until cool.
Add pecans and continue to beat until very stiff. Pour onto a clean damp cloth and form a long roll.
Let it stand until cold.
Cut into slices of desired thickness with a sharp knife.