I have this old recipe for Pecan Pralines made in the microwave, and I
need some help with it. Here's the recipe:

MICROWAVE PRALINES



2 c. sugar
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. pecans
1 tsp. baking soda

Combine all ingredients, except soda. Cook on high for 12 minutes.
Then stir in baking soda and cook 2-3 minutes on high. Beat the cooked
mixture and then drop by spoonfuls of greased wax paper.

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Here's my problem. My microwave is 1200 watts, and the 12 minutes
sepcificed in the recipe is waaaaay too long. I had praline dust by
the time I was done. There's nothing in the original recipe to
indicate what wattage microwave its intended for.

Is anyone familiar with this recipe and if so, do you have any idea
what wattage its meant for?

And if not, does anyone have any suggestions for how to make it in my
current microwave? Should I cook it on high for a shorter period of
time (and if so, how long?) Or should I cook it at a lower wattage for
the full 12 minutes? (and what would be the right percentage?)

I know I could probably go the trial and error route, but that'd get
kinda expensive, and I'm not very good at it.

I've always liked this recipe because it's so easy, and I'd like to
make a batch for the holidays (not to mention I need to use up the
rest of the buttermilk I bought! <g>) I'd appreciate any help I canget
with preparing this recipe.

Thanks,
Cathy