Microwave Pralines

Description
Contributed by Paula in California via Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar
 * ⅔ cup half and half
 * ⅛ tsp salt
 * 2 tbsp butter, melted
 * 1½ cup pecan halves

Directions

 * 1) Combine sugar, half and half and salt in a deep 3 quart casserole; mix well.
 * 2) Stir in butter.
 * 3) Microwave on high for 7 to 9½ minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235 degrees), stirring once.
 * 4) Stir in pecans; cool about 1 minute.
 * 5) Beat by hand until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
 * 6) Drop by tablespoon on wax paper.
 * 7) Let stand until firm.