2 c. pecans (sm. or broken pieces)
1/2 c. sweet butter
2/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Place pecans on large glass plate and microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring at 2 minute intervals. Set aside.

In an 8 cup measure, microwave butter on high for 1 minute. Stir in brown sugar and milk until blended. Microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring at 2 minute intervals. Beat with a wooden spoon until stiff, about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and roasted pecans. Spread in lightly buttered 8 inch square glass dish. Chill until firm. Cut in squares. Yield: 1 1/2 pounds.