Microwave Pralines
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup half and half
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tbs. butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cup pecan halves
Instructions
Combine sugar, half and half and salt in a deep 3 quart casserole; mix well. Stir in butter. Microwave on High for 7 to 9 1/2 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235 degrees), stirring once. Stir in pecans; cool about 1 minute. Beat by hand until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Drop by tablespoon on wax paper. Let stand until firm.