3 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. cream (canned milk is o.k.)
1 c. dates
1 c. pecans
Lump of butter

Cook sugar, milk, cream, and dates until soft ball. Let cool and add butter. Beat until it starts to set up. Add pecans and stir. Pour equal amounts onto 2 sheets of wax paper. Shape into long log rolls with wax paper. Cool and slice.