Penuche

Ingredients

• 2 12 c firmly packed brown sugar
• 34 c milk or whipping cream
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp light corn syrup
• pinch of salt
• 13 c chopped nuts
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Blend together sugar milk butter corn syrup and salt in a 3-quart casserole dish
2. Microwave on High for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved
3. Stir well
4. Microwave 12 to 15 minutes on High or until small amount dropped in very cold water forms a soft ball
5. Cool to lukewarm
6. Using wooden spoon beat vigorously until mixture begins to thicken
7. Stir in vanilla and nuts Continue beating until candy is thick and difficult to work Spread evenly in buttered 8 x 8-inch pan
8. Cool until firm
9. Cut into squares