1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. pitted dates
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. butter
Powdered sugar

Cook together sugar, dates and milk until mixture forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water. Remove from fire, set pan in bowl of cold water. Remove from fire, set pan in bowl of cold water and cool to lukewarm. Add chopped nuts and butter. Beat until thick and entirely cold. Turn onto board dusted with powdered sugar and knead until it will mold well. Roll into a long cylinder about 1 inch in diameter and let stand 24 hours. Cut into slices.