*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         MICROWAVE PECAN BRITTLE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies                          Microwave
                Holiday

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Pecan halves
   1       c            Sugar
     1/2   c            Light corn syrup
     1/8   ts           Salt
   1       t            Butter
   1       t            Vanilla
   1       t            Baking soda

  Stir pecans, sugar, syrup, and salt together in a 1
  1/2 quart glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH 7 to 8
  minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes. At the end of
  8 minutes, add butter and vanilla. Blend well. Return
  to microwave and cook on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes more.
  Remove and add baking soda and gently stir until
  mixture is light and foamy. Pour onto lightly greased
  cookie sheet and let cool 30 minutes to 1 hour. Break
  into pieces and store in airtight container.
 


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