2 c. walnuts or pecans
1/2 c. sweet butter
2/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Place nuts on large glass plate and microwave on High for 8 minutes, stirring at 2 minute intervals. Set aside.

In 8 cup measure, microwave butter on High 1 minute. Stir in brown sugar and milk until blended. Microwave on High 7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Beat with a wooden spoon until stiff (5 minutes). Stir in vanilla and roasted nuts. Spread into lightly buttered 8 inch square glass dish. Chill until firm. Cut into squares.