Penuche - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. milk or half and half
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. butter
1/3 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Boil sugar and milk, stirring as needed to prevent curdling and scorching.
Cook to soft ball stage (236\u00b0).
Remove from fire. Add butter. Cool. Add vanilla.
Beat until creamy.
Add nuts. Pour quickly into oiled pan.
Makes 10 to 12 (1-inch) squares.