* Exported from MasterCook * DATE LOAF Recipe By : Jenny Jones Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cakes, Cookies & Desserts Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 stick margarine 4 cups pecans -- chopped 1 pound dates -- chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Heat sugar, milk and margarine to a slow boil to soft-ball stage, then remove f rom heat. Add pecans, dates and vanilla; to make a stiff dough. Form into 2 log s, about 2 inches in diameter, each. Wrap in a cotton or linen towel and refrig erate until chilled. Jenny Jones - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -