Pralines A-La-Microwave
["1 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar", "2/3 c. half and half or undiluted Pet milk", "1/8 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1 1/2 c. pecans"]
["Combine sugar, milk and salt in a deep 3-quart microwavable bowl.", "Mix well. Stir in butter.", "Microwave on High for 7 to 9 1/2 minutes (soft ball), stirring once.", "Stir in pecans. Cool 1 minute.", "Beat by hand until creamy and thicker.", "Drop by tablespoon on waxed paper.", "Makes 2 dozen."]
["brown sugar", "milk", "salt", "butter", "pecans"]