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                        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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