2 c. broken pecans
1/2 c. sweet butter
2/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Place pecans on large glass plate and microwave at high (100% power) for 8 minutes, stirring at 2 minute intervals. Set aside. In 8 cup measure microwave butter on high for 1 minute. Stir in brown sugar and milk until well blended. Microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring at 2 minute intervals. Beat with wooden spoon until stiff, about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Spread in lightly buttered 8 inch square pan. Chill until firm. Cut into 1 inch squares.