Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 tsp. oleo
2 c. pecans
1 c. milk
pinch of salt
1 small pkg. dates
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Boil sugar and milk until soft ball stage.
Add chopped dates and cook until dates are soft.
Add nuts, butter and vanilla. Remove from heat and beat until pretty stiff.
Pour onto damp cloth.
Roll up into log and refrigerate several hours.
Unroll and slice when needed.