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

Place pecans on large glass plate and microwave at high (100%) for 8 minutes, stirring at 2 minute intervals. Set aside. 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 wooden spoon until stiff, about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and roasted pecans. Spread in lightly buttered 8 inch pan. Chill until firm. Yields 1 1/2 pounds.