PRALINES

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups pecan halves
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 5 ingredients in a 4 quart casserole, stirring well. Microwave on high 12-13 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes. Stir in soda until foamy. Microwave on high 1-1-1/2 minutes. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken. Working rapidly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased waxed paper, let pralines stand until firm. Makes about 2 dozen.