Sweet Potato Pie with Praline Topping

In small bowl, combine topping ingredients; mix well. Set aside.

Using electric mixer, beat eggs, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and salt until well blended.

Gradually add sweet potatoes and half-and-half, mixing until well blended.

Pour into pie shell; sprinkle evenly with topping. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake 30 minutes longer or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Cool on wire rack.  Garnish with pecan halves and serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.