Pecan-Praline Powder and Pieces

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Line a large baking sheet with foil; set aside. In a heavy skillet place granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat, shaking skillet occasionally until sugar begins to melt. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low. Stir in chopped pecans, and cook about 3 minutes more or until sugar is golden brown and pecans are toasted, stirring occasionally. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading with a wooden spoon as thin as possible. Cool. Break or chop the cooled praline into 1/4 inch pieces. Set half of it aside. Place remaining broken pieces in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until ground.