Nancy’s Kitchen

This, too, is one of my mom’s recipes. This is one of my favorites!

Ingredients:
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk or 1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates

Boil sugar and milk to 236º (soft-ball stage)
Add vanilla extract, nuts, and dates
Cool slightly (5 minutes)
Beat till stiff
Shape into roll in wax paper
Regrigerate for AT LEAST 2 Hours
Slice and serve cold.

Double recipe can be made in 4-quart pot.
Coconut can be substituted for a portion of the dates