Date Loaf Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sugar, butter, milk, salt, syrup and vanilla until soft ball stage is formed in tap water.
2. 2
   Add cut up dates and cook until dissolved.
3. 3
   Take off burner.
4. 4
   Then add pecans and beat until it thickens; transfer onto a large flour sack cup towel which has been wet in tap water and squeezed out very well.
5. 5
   Form a roll of this mixture and roll it in this towel.
6. 6
   Leave until cool and cutting stage.