1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. pecan halves
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. powdered sugar

In 3-quart microwavable bowl, stir first 5 ingredients. Cover and vent. Microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Cook on high, covered, for 2 minutes. Stir in powdered sugar until thick and not glossy. Quickly drop by spoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper. If mixture becomes thick, stir in a few drops of hot water.

Makes 20.