Walnut Penuche (Microwave)

• 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

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

walnuts, butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/walnut-penuche-microwave-42892 (may not work)