Date Bars
["3 c. sugar", "1 c. hot milk", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 pkg. dates", "1 c. nuts or salted parched peanuts", "1 Tbsp. butter"]
["Boil sugar, milk and dates until a soft ball forms in cold water.", "Remove from stove. Cool to lukewarm. Add vanilla, butter and nuts.", "Beat until firm enough to form in a roll about 1 or 2-inches in diameter.", "Roll closely in a clean wet cloth.", "Let remain until cold. Remove from cloth.", "Cut with sharp knife into slices 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick."]
["sugar", "hot milk", "vanilla", "dates", "nuts", "butter"]