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

Cook together sugar, dates and milk until mixture forms soft ball when dropped into cold water. Remove from stove, set in a bowl of cold water. Cool to lukewarm. Add chopped nuts and butter and beat until thick and entirely cold. Turn onto board dusted thickly with powdered sugar. Knead until it will mold well. Roll into a long cylinder about 2 inches in diameter and let stand 24 hours. Cut into slices to serve.