Microwave Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. buttermilk
2 c. pecan pieces
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. soda
2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/8 tsp. salt

Preparation

Stir together buttermilk, sugar, pecans, salt and margarine in a 4 or 5-quart dish.
Cook in microwave on High 12 minutes.
Stir at 4 minute intervals.
Stir in soda until foamy.
Cook on High 1 minute.
Beat mixture until tacky.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on sheet of foil.
Store in airtight container.