Microwave Pralines | KitchMe 1 1/2 c brown sugar, 2/3 c heavy cream, 1/8 t salt, 2 T butter, 1 1/2 c pecans halves or pieces, 1 t vanilla. Mix all ingredients except vanilla and microwave 5 min. Stir and microwave another 4 min. Let rest 1 min. Add vanilla and stir 2 min. Drop by tsp onto parchment paper. If runny, allow to cool 30 sec, and try dropping spoonfuls again. Allow to cool.