Microwave Chocolate Pralines

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar

1/2 tsp milk

1/4 tsp salt

2 oz unsweetened chocolate, broken into quarters

1 tbsp butter or margarine

1 cup chopped pecans

1 tsp vanilla extract

In a 3 quart microwave safe bowl, combine the granulated sugar and light brown sugar,

milk and salt. Cover with waxed paper and cook on high for 5 minutes. Add the chocolate,

butter and pecans, stirring until mixture reaches the soft ball stage

(indicated when a small amount of the hot syrup dropped into ice water forms

a ball and retains its shape when picked up). Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla.

Beat mixture 1-2 minutes or just until it thickens slightly. Using a teaspoon,

drop the mixture onto waxed paper. If it becomes too thick, stir in a little hot water.

Makes about 1 pound.

I like to use SPLENDA brand sugar substitute in place

of the granulated sugar and the brown sugar, to reduce the calories in this recipe.

Great for those low-carb diets.