Microwave Leche Quemada

_Laurie Lee's Note:

This candy is super easy to make,and so good!! You make it in the microwave. I have been making it years with no failures. This recipe comes from TEXAS COUNTRY REPORTER cookbook.

• Total Time: 33 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.5 pounds

• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Place pecans on a large glass plate and microwave on high power for 6 minutes, stirring at 2 minute intervals. Set aside.
2. In an 8-cup microwave-safe bowl, microwave margarine on high power for 1 minute.
3. Stir in brown sugar and condensed milk until blended.
4. Microwave on high power for 7 minutes, stirring at 2 minute intervals.
5. Beat with a wooden spoon for about 5 minutes or until stiff.
6. Stir in vanilla and reserved pecans.
7. Spread into a lightly greased 8-inch square glass pan.
8. Chill until firm.Cut into squares.