1 c. sugar
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 c. chopped pecans
3/4 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. butter
Dash of salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. vanilla

Combine first 6 ingredients in a 4 quart casserole, stirring well. Microwave at High 12 to 13 minutes. Stir in soda, microwave at High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon just until mixture begins to thicken. Working rapidly, drop by tablespoon onto greased wax paper. Let stand until firm.