Date Loaf Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
2 c. pecan pieces
1 tsp. butter
1 small pkg. seedless dates

Preparation

Boil sugar and milk until soft ball forms in hot water.
This takes some time.
Add dates and let cook until dates are soft. Add pecans and beat until stiff.
Roll in a wet cloth, chill and slice.