1 c. butter
1 c. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
2 1/3 c. (1 lb.) brown sugar, firmly packed
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla

In 2-quart microwave-safe pitcher, combine butter, sugar, syrup, milk and salt. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring once after 2 minutes. When butter is melted, stir well. Attach microwave candy thermometer. Microwave on high about 15 minutes or until mixture reaches 245 degrees (firm ball stage). No stirring is needed. Remove from microwave.

Stir in vanilla and walnuts. Allow to stand for 10 minutes, stirring well several times. Pour into buttered 9x13x2 inch pan. Refrigerate until cool. Invert pan. Carefully tap out whole block of candy. Cut in squares. Wrap in wax paper and store in refrigerator. Yields: about 2 3/4 pounds.

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