1/2 c. (1/4 lb.) butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 lb. walnuts (or pecans), about 4 c.

In 1 1/2 quart casserole, place butter. Microwave at high 1 minute, or until melted. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Microwave at high 2 minutes. Mix well to combine butter and sugar.

Add nuts and mix to coat. Microwave at high 3 to 5 minutes. Spread out onto wax paper and cool slightly. Serve warm or cold. Cool the nuts on wax paper. Be careful as it gets very hot.