Microwave Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2/3 c. half and half or whipping cream
1/8 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. pecan halves

Preparation

Combine sugar, half and half and salt in deep 3-quart casserole.
Mix well.
Stir in butter.
Microwave at High for 7 to 9 1/2 minutes or until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (235\u00b0), stirring once.
Stir in pecans and cool about 1 minute.
Beat by hand until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken (about 3 minutes).
Drop by tablespoon onto wax paper.