Microwave Pralines

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 2 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• 3/4 c. buttermilk
• 2 Tb. butter
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• This recipe was tested in a 700-watt microwave.)

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, pecans, buttermilk, butter, and salt. Cook, uncovered, on high power (100%) 12 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes with a wooden spoon. Stir in baking soda (mixture will form). Cook on high power (100%) 1 minute longer or until mixture is a caramel color (watch closely to prevent mixture from boiling over bowl). Add vanilla; beat with a wooden spoon about 3 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Quickly drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased foil to form about 2" diamter pralines. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.