Microwave Penuche - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
2/3 c. butter or margarine
1 c. brown sugar
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Spread nuts in pie plate.
Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 7 minutes.
Melt butter in a 2 1/2 to 3-quart bowl.
Stir in sugar and milk until blended.
Microwave uncovered on High 12 minutes, stirring 4 times until mixture has thickened and is a caramel color.
Remove bowl; add vanilla.
Beat with mixer 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and shiny.
Add walnuts and beat on low speed 1 minute.
Spread in greased 8-inch pan.
Cool, then cover and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.