Instructions: Heat sugar, milk and margarine to a slow boil to soft-ball stage, then remove from heat. Add pecans, dates and vanilla; to make a stiff dough.

Form into 2 logs, about 2 inches in diameter, each. Wrap in a cotton or linen towel and refrigerate until chilled.

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