Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 box dates, chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
4 c. nuts

Preparation

Combine sugar, milk and dates in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it forms a soft ball stage.
Remove from heat; stir in butter and pecans.
Divide mixture in half. Place in a damp cup towel and roll each half into small logs.
Let cool.
Unwrap and slice.