WALNUT PENUCHE (MICROWAVE)

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Very sweet and yummy, my sister sent me this recipe knowing how much I love penuche and walnuts Does not include 3-5 hour chill time

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 32 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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