1 1/2 c. walnuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 c. butter
1 c. packed light brown sugar
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

To toast walnuts, spread in single layer in a 9 inch glass pie plate. Stirring every 2 minutes, microwave on High 6 minutes or until toasted.

Place butter in a 2 quart glass measure. Microwave on High 1 minute. Blend in brown sugar and condensed milk. Stirring every 2 minutes microwave on High 8 to 9 minutes, or until mixture is a medium caramel color. Stir in vanilla and beat with a wooden spoon 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in walnuts. Pour into a buttered 8 inch square dish. Cool to lukewarm, then refrigerate until set. Cut into squares. Yields: 36 pieces.