Date Loaf Candy
["1 lb. dates", "1/2 lb. chopped pecans", "1 heaping Tbsp. butter", "2 c. sugar", "1 c. milk", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Cook milk, sugar and butter to soft ball stage.", "Remove from heat; stir in chopped dates, nuts and vanilla.", "Beat until too heavy to move spoon.", "Turn out on cloth sprinkled with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, mixed with 2 tablespoons cornstarch.", "Roll firmly into a roll (like sausage).", "Refrigerate until easy to slice."]
["dates", "pecans", "butter", "sugar", "milk", "vanilla"]