Microwave Homemade Caramel Chews
1/2 cup butter 1 (4 oz.) chopped walnuts or pecans 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk, about 3/4 cup 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Generously butter bottom of an 8 inch square micro-safe baking pan. Add nuts. Shake pan to settle into an even layer. Put remaining butter and corn syrup in a 2 quart micro-safe bowl(or any other deep sided micro-safe container). Microwave on high power 2 minutes or until butter melts. Add condensed milk, brown sugar, and vanilla. Stir to smoothly blend. Microwave at medium power for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 1 minute or so, until mixture has a thick, caramel consistency. Pour mixture over nuts in pan. Tilt pan so caramel flows over nuts in an even layer. Let cool at least 2 hours before cutting into squares. Makes about 5 dozen. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
