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

Combine sugar, half and half and salt in a deep 3 quart casserole. Mix well. Stir in butter; microwave at high for 7-10 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235 degrees) stirring once.

Stir in pecans. Cool about 1 minute. Beat by hand until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken (about 3 minutes). Drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Yield about 2 dozen.