Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. evaporated milk
2 Tbsp. white corn syrup
1/2 stick oleo
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cook in large iron skillet the milk, dates, sugar, syrup, salt and oleo to a soft ball stage.
Add vanilla and beat until thick. Add nuts.
Continue beating until it can be poured on a wet cloth and rolled.
Makes 2 nice size rolls.
Slice to serve.