Microwave Pralines

Ingredients

• 1 c sugar
• 1 c firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 c coarsely chopped pecans
• 34 c buttermilk
• 2 Tbsp butter
• dash of salt
• 12 tsp baking soda
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a 4-quart casserole stirring well
2. Microwave at High 12 to 13 minutes stirring every 4 minutes
3. Stir in soda
4. Microwave at High 1 to 1 12 minutes Stir in vanilla
5. Beat with a wooden spoon just until mixture begins to thicken
6. Working rapidly drop by tablespoons onto greased wax paper
7. Let stand until firm