---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Penuche Brown Sugar Fudge Categories: Candies, Gifts, Brownies Yield: 36 Candies 3 c Light brown sugar; packed 3/4 c Milk 1 tb Butter 1 tb Light corn syrup 1/2 ts Salt 1 ts Vanilla 1 c Pecans or walnuts; chopped Combine brown sugar, milk, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a 2 qt microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 8 to 10 minutes at medium-high (70%) (see * below) until mixture reaches the soft ball stage or 234 F on the candy thermometer. Cool to 120%, about 35 to 40 minutes at room temperature. Add vanilla. Beat until mixture holds its shape when dropped from a spoon and begins to lose its gloss. Quickly stir in nuts. Immediately pour into a buttered 8 or 9" square pan. Cool. Cut into squares when cooled and firm. Yield: 1-1/4 Pound Compact microwaaves substitute high for medium-high (70%). Recipe by Judy Garnett (PJXG05A) -----