2 cups sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup dates, chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar and milk and cook 20 minutes. Add dates and butter; bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes.

Stir in nuts. Remove from heat; add vanilla and cool.

Pour on warm damp cloth and roll. Let stand until hard enough to cut.

Makes 12 servings.