Walnut Penuche (Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped coarse
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation

Line an 8 inch square pan with foil, letting foil extend above 2 sides.
Grease lightly.
Spread nuts in a 9 inch microwave safe pie plate.
Microwave uncovered on high 6 to 7 minutes, stirring 3 times, until lightly toasted.
Melt butter in a 3 quart microwave safe bowl.
Stir in sugar and milk until blended.
Microwave uncovered on high 7 to 9 minutes, stirring 4 times, until sugar has completely dissolved and mixture has thickened and is a medium caramel color.
Using potholders, move bowl to heatproof surface.
Add vanilla.
Beat with an electric mixer 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and shiny.
Add walnuts and beat on low sped 1 minute to distribute evenly.
Spread in prepared pan.
Cool, then cover and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
Holding foil ends, carefully lift candy to cutting board.
Peel off foil.
Cut candy in 1 inch squares.
Store tightly covered in a cool place.