Date Nut Roll

Ingredients

• 3 c sugar
• 1 c milk
• 1 pkg pitted dates chopped
• 2 c pecans chopped
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 Tbsp butter

Directions

1. Mix sugar milk and butter and cook until it forms a firm ball in cold water
2. Fold in the dates and bring to a boil
3. Remove from heat and beat thoroughly
4. Add vanilla and nuts and stir Pour onto a damp tea towel and roll lengthwise
5. Let harden
6. Cut in 14 inch slices
7. Store in tightly covered container