Date Nut Roll
["3 c. sugar", "1 c. milk", "1 pkg. pitted dates, chopped", "2 c. pecans, chopped", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 Tbsp. butter"]
["Mix sugar, milk and butter and cook until it forms a firm ball in cold water.", "Fold in the dates and bring to a boil.", "Remove from heat and beat thoroughly.", "Add vanilla and nuts and stir. Pour onto a damp tea towel and roll lengthwise.", "Let harden.", "Cut in 1/4 inch slices.", "Store in tightly covered container."]
["sugar", "milk", "dates", "pecans", "vanilla", "butter"]