1 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2/3 c. Half & Half
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. pecan halves

Combine sugar, Half & Half, and salt in deep 3 quart casserole. Mix well. Stir in butter; microwave at High for 7 to 9 1/2 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235 degrees), stirring once. Stir in pecans; cool about 1 minutes. Beat by hand until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken (about 3 minutes). Drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Yields about 2 dozen.