Microwave Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 1/2 c. pecan halves
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. powdered sugar

Preparation

In 3-quart microwavable bowl, stir first 5 ingredients. Cover and vent.
Microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes.
Stir in pecans and vanilla.
Cook on high, covered, for 2 minutes.
Stir in powdered sugar until thick and not glossy. Quickly drop by spoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper.
If mixture becomes thick, stir in a few drops of hot water.
Makes 20.